Today is the birthday of Stewart O'Nan, an American author I'd never heard of before until his "A Prayer for the Dying" was selected for my book club. That was a strange book but I liked the writing. Because I liked his writing, when I noticed the buzz around O'Nan's "Last Night at the Lobster," I eagerly read it. Very, very good. Since then, I've read "Songs for the Missing." I also enjoyed this book and have been surprised by the lack of attention given it.Have you read anything by this author?
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I am not familiar with him at all. Which of those 3 would you steer me towards first?
I'd go with "Last Night at the Lobster." It's almost a novella -- quick read.
I loved Night Country - it was amazing. Haven't read anything else by him yet, though.
I've read some short stories and also hi book The Speed Queen, which I thought was quite good.I have both Songs for the Missing and Last Night at the Lobster on my TBR. I think you are right--he tends to get less attention than he deserves.
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