Man's Work

by John Connelly

Ten stories describe young men looking for work, encountering subtle failure, and unable to find their niche in society

237 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1987

Reviews

[Sarah Pascarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is great writing that isn't showy, the kind that has the reader frequently nodding in understanding and then realizing, halfway through a story, that she's holding a rare thing: a collection of understated brilliance. Connelly's collection looks at what happens just before people fall through the cracks, when the realizations occur that the best-laid plans may have been for naught, that circumstances sometimes trump everything. There's nothing bombastic here, but it's thrilling just the same to see a writer in top form.

[Unky Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best collections I've ever read. Great collection of short fiction.