Abnormal Occurrences: Short Stories
Serious and literary fiction, Short stories
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
A dozen remarkable short stories from the author of Little Big Man, offering an absurdist journey through the mind of one of America&’s great storytellersThomas Berger&’s first short story collection in almost thirty years showcases the author&’s acclaimed wit, intellect, and… emotional sureness. His pages teem with larger-than-life characters: Dr. Poon, a Hollywood snake handler in way over his head during a film shoot in Southeast Asia; Charlie, an apartment superintendent who finds a peculiarly powerful plastic pistol; and Vernon, the confused owner of a talking puppy. No matter where Berger takes his readers, his world is full of oddities. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Thomas Berger including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.