Malafemmena Will speak to anyone who's found themselves gloriously stranded in a foreign landor bemused by the strange rituals of their own tribe. At home, they break ancient Italian taboos and fall victim to mobsters. Malafemmena is the work o
| TITLE | : | Malafemmena |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.52 (495 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 1941411290 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Paperback |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 192 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 2016-08-09 |
| GENRE | : |
Louisa Ermelino's stories follow women living dangerously at home and abroad, whether in Italian-American neighborhoods or in the countriesIndia, Turkey, Afghanistanwhere they seek escape. At home, they break ancient Italian taboos and fall victim to mobsters. Overseas, they smoke opium-laced hashish and sleep with strange men. Ermelino's voice is boisterous and endearingly blunt.There is lyricism in the language of Ms. Ermelino’s splendid collection that lulls us, line after seductive line, from the mundane to the menacing. Malafemmena is the work of a bold and original writer.”Gay Talese "Written with generosity, curiosity, and a great deal of sharp wit. Will speak to anyone who's found themselves gloriously stranded in a foreign landor bemused by the strange rituals of their own tribe."Hanya YanagiharaWhat Louisa Ermelino knows about the heart could fill a book and
EDITORIAL :
"A collection of arresting short stories that call to mind the work of Lucia Berlin in their sparse realism and humor, as well as their fine attention to the often-harsh details of women’s lives. Birth and death, love and friendship, drugs and violence, home and abroad: the stories’ themes are elemental and affecting, lingering in the mind like parables or myths sketching something vital, sad, and true."Publishers Weekly, starred, boxed review"Edgy short stories about women in trouble abroad and at home.The characters in Ermelino's 16 quick stories get around. They crack jokes, take opium, have ill-considered assignations, and are lucky to get out alive (some don't). There are a lot of great lines and a few truly timeless questions."Kirkus Reviews"Admit it, you’ve always fantasized about being tough and adventurous, about crossing swords with the Mafia or
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