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The Death of Sweet Mister

Daniel Woodrell, Dennis Lehane

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Heartbreak in the Ozarks, boy's poignant struggle.

The raw emotion in "The Death of Sweet Mister" is palpable, as we delve into Shug Akins' story, crafted by Daniel Woodrell's unflinching narrative. If you want to explore deep, complex characters and the impact of a tumultuous family life against a backdrop of poverty, this novel provides an intimate and harrowing look into the struggles of growing up amidst chaos.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Condition guide
ISBN: 9780316206143
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Date of Publication: 2012-04-24
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 3452 readers)

Description

Shug Akins is a lonely, overweight thirteen-year-old boy. His mother, Glenda, is the one person who loves him -- she calls him Sweet Mister and attempts to boost his confidence and give him hope for his future. Shuggie's purported father, Red, is a brutal man with a short fuse who mocks and despises the boy. Into this small-town Ozarks mix comes Jimmy Vin Pearce, with his shiny green T-bird and his smart city clothes. When he and Glenda begin a torrid affair, a series of violent events is inevitably set in motion. The outcome will break your heart. This is Daniel Woodrell's third book set in the Ozarks and, like the other two, it peels back the layers from lives already made bare by poverty and petty crime.
 

Heartbreak in the Ozarks, boy's poignant struggle.

The raw emotion in "The Death of Sweet Mister" is palpable, as we delve into Shug Akins' story, crafted by Daniel Woodrell's unflinching narrative. If you want to explore deep, complex characters and the impact of a tumultuous family life against a backdrop of poverty, this novel provides an intimate and harrowing look into the struggles of growing up amidst chaos.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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