Mongrels: A Novel

Mongrels: A Novel

FINALIST FOR THE SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARDÂ *Â FINALISTÂ FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARDÂ * FINALIST FOR THE THIS IS HORROR AWARDÂ Â * Â HONORABLE MENTION, LOCUS AWARDSÂ Â * Â NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OFÂ 2016 BYÂ TOR.COMÂ AND BOOK RIOT
A spellbinding and darkly humorous coming-of-age story about an unusual boy, whose family lives on the fringe of society and struggles to survive in a hostile world that shuns and fears them.
He was born an outsider, like the rest of his family. Poor yet resilient, he lives in the shadows with his aunt Libby and uncle Darren, folk who stubbornly make their way in a society that does not understand or want them. They are mongrels, mixed blood, neither this nor that. The boy at the center of Mongrels must decide if he belongs on the road with his aunt and uncle, or if he fits with the people on the other side of the tracks.
For ten years, he and his family have lived a life of late-night exits and narrow escapes--always on the move across the South to stay one step ahead of the law. But the time is drawing near when Darren and Libby will finally know if their nephew is like them or not. And the close calls they've been running from for so long are catching up fast now. Everything is about to change.
A compelling and fascinating journey, Mongrels alternates between past and present to create an unforgettable portrait of a boy trying to understand his family and his place in a complex and unforgiving world. A smart and innovative story-- funny, bloody, raw, and real--told in a rhythmic voice full of heart, Mongrels is a deeply moving, sometimes grisly, novel that illuminates the challenges and tender joys of a life beyond the ordinary in a bold and imaginative new way.
Country USA
Brand William Morrow
Manufacturer William Morrow Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780062412706
ReleaseDate 2017-01-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780062412706

Country	USA
Brand	William Morrow
Manufacturer	William Morrow Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780062412706
ReleaseDate	2017-01-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780062412706

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