The Odious Child: And Other Stories

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What would you do if your child was a furry feral creature or your new love interest a potential serial killer (or worse, a fictitious clich )? In The Odious Child, Carolyn Black invents her own blend of urban fantasy, crafting a unique storyscape that she populates with a series of mostly nameless figures who are trapped in social roles that they anxiously try to fulfill - and sometimes manage to escape. With a refreshingly clear voice and dark, offbeat sense of humour, Black tempers her incisive examination of contemporary frustration and loneliness with wry optimism and wit.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0889712549

ISBN13:9780889712546

Release Date:April 2011

Publisher:Nightwood Editions

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.49 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 8.4"

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