835. Typical

Typical
Padgett Powell
1991

Around 210 pages

We only got two pages into this novel before the first n-word was dropped, so I knew this was going to be a grueling read, even if it's on the shorter side. 

Typical consists of 23 surreal short stories in a distinct Southern style that bore a disturbing resemblance to Faulkner (but less long winded). It was easily digestible by nature of its format, but when you solely feature extremely unlikable characters, it's still difficult to get through.

This is one of those obscure works that doesn't even have its own Wikipedia page. Rightfully so, there's nothing really new here.

RATING: **---

Interesting Facts:

Powell is currently a writing professor at the University of Florida.

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