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Title details for I Walk Between the Raindrops by T.C. Boyle - Available

I Walk Between the Raindrops

Stories

by T.C. Boyle
T.C. Boyle
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An electric collection of new short stories from the inimitable, bestselling writer of Talk to Me and Outside Looking In

In the title story of Walk Between the Raindrops, a woman sits down next to a man at a bar and claims she has ESP. In "Thirteen Days," passengers on a cruise line are quarantined, to horrifying and hilarious effect. And "Hyena" begins simply: "That was the day the hyena came for him, and never mind that there were no hyenas in the South of France, and especially not in Pont-Saint-Esprit—it was there and it came for him."

A virtuoso of the short form, T.C. Boyle returns with an inventive, uproarious, and masterfully told collection of short stories characterized by biting satire, resonant wit, and a boundless, irrepressible imagination.

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  • Release date

    September 13, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780063052901
      • File size: 250262 KB
      • Duration: 08:41:22

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This audiobook, narrated by the author and 11 others, offers a cornucopia of Boyle's vivid imaginings. Among the many short fictions worth listening to and cogitating on, the dark fantasy "Hyena," set in France, is delivered memorably by David de Vries, whose deliberate pace suits this horrific tale. "The Apartment," with its sustained irony, is given just the right tone and style by the masterful Brit Derek Perkins. A more contemporary and haunting story, "The Thirteenth Day," is narrated with thoughtful restraint and intelligence by Stephen Mendel. His cadence and tone suit the situation--a couple find themselves in Covid-19's first days quarantined on a luxury liner off the coast of Japan. The anguished suspense is ably captured. Boyle's poignant stories create a satisfying listening experience. A.D.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      Award-winning author Boyle (Talk to Me; Outside Looking In) offers a treat with this latest collection of 13 short stories, performed by 11 talented narrators. Each story is different--some are hilarious, some are troubling, and some are quite sad--but all feature well-developed, relatable characters and widely varied, inventive plots. Each story is a singular journey, focusing on wide-ranging topics and characters, from a young substitute teacher to a couple caught on a cruise ship in the early days of the COVID pandemic, to a woman looking for "me time" who takes a cross-country train ride with the defender of a mass murderer. Each story is performed by a different narrator, ensuring that the voices remain distinct, rather than blending into the whole. Notable performances include Stephen Mendel's haunting rendition of "The Thirteenth Day" and David de Vries's implacably horrific performance in "Hyena." VERDICT This stellar collection is an essential purchase for all public library collections. Recommended for those that like grit and good stories.--Scott DiMarco

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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