The Safety of Objects Stories
The Safety of Objects Stories by A.M. Homes is a reprint edition published by Penguin on January 29, 2013. This collection of 208 pages presents a range of narratives that explore the intersection of the real and the surreal, offering a unique perspective on the American dream. Originally released in 1990, the stories delve into various aspects of contemporary life, showcasing Homes’ distinctive voice and her ability to blend humor with unsettling themes.
Readers will encounter a variety of characters and situations that challenge conventional norms, such as a couple indulging in a carefree escape from parenting and a girl whose Barbie doll takes on a life of its own. The collection includes stories that are satirical and perverse, revealing the complexities and dangers of everyday existence. With its focus on psychological and literary elements, this edition invites readers to reflect on the facades people maintain while navigating their lives.
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The breakthrough story collection that established A. M. Homes as one of the most daring writers of her generation
Originally published in 1990 to wide critical acclaim, this extraordinary first collection of stories by A. M. Homes confronts the real and the surreal on even terms to create a disturbing and sometimes hilarious vision of the American dream. Included here are “Adults Alone,” in which a couple drops their kids off at Grandma’s and gives themselves over to ten days of Nintendo, porn videos, and crack; “A Real Doll,” in which a girl’s blond Barbie doll seduces her teenaged brother; and “Looking for Johnny,” in which a kidnapped boy, having failed to meet his abductor’s expectations, is returned home. These stories, by turns satirical, perverse, unsettling, and utterly believable, expose the dangers of ordinary life even as their characters stay hidden behind the disguises they have so carefully created.
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