1988
First Published
3.75
Average Rating
211
Number of Pages
The resonant diction and razor-sharp storytelling of Hansen's earlier books echo through Nebraska. These 11 gemlike tales range from the blue heart of the blizzard of 1888 to the sweltering jungles of war. Wickedness—Playland—The killers—His dog—The sun so hot I froze to death—Can I just sit here for a while? — The boogeyman—True romance—Sleepless—Red-letter days—Nebraska
Avg Rating
3.75
Number of Ratings
268
5 STARS
23%
4 STARS
40%
3 STARS
28%
2 STARS
7%
1 STARS
2%
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Author
Ron Hansen
Author · 15 books
Ron Hansen is the author of two story collections, two volumes of essays, and nine novels, including most recently The Kid, as well as The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, which was made into an Oscar-nominated film. His novel Atticus was a finalist for the National Book Award. He teaches at Santa Clara University.
