Sundog
A powerful exploration of life and love after tragedy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Published:5th Aug '21
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In Sundog, Jim Harrison tells the compelling story of Robert Corvus Strang, a foreman reflecting on his life after a life-altering accident.
In Sundog, Jim Harrison explores the life of Robert Corvus Strang, a foreman whose career in colossal dam projects takes a tragic turn. After a devastating fall that leaves him crippled, Strang finds himself at a crossroads, forced to confront the choices he has made throughout his life. A journalist, intrigued by Strang's storied past, arrives to interview him, providing a platform for Strang to reflect on his tumultuous journey.
As Strang recounts his experiences, he takes readers on a vivid journey from Michigan to the far reaches of Africa and the Amazon. His narrative is rich with tales of love, loss, and resilience, as he shares the stories of his marriages, children, and numerous lovers. The novel delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of one's choices on their destiny.
Sundog is not just a tale of physical struggle; it is a profound exploration of the human spirit. Harrison's masterful storytelling captures the essence of a life fully lived, filled with passion and pain. This powerful narrative resonates with readers, making it a compelling read that highlights the triumph of the human experience over adversity.
Harrison’s storytelling instincts are nearly flawless.”The New York Times
Set in the heart of America, his stories move with random power and reach, in the manner of Melville and Faulkner.”The Boston Globe
Harrison is brilliant at portraying this wild country . . . The pulse of Sundog . . . is the concern with life’s meaningfulness . . . This is a book of the spirit.”San Francisco Chronicle
First-rate fiction . . . told with a poet’s grace and passion. The characters are rich and complex.”Detroit Free Press
A feisty, passionate novel . . . A kind of intellectual detective story.”Newsday
Jim Harrison is a writer with immortality in him.”The London Sunday Times
Harrison is among the foremost writers of the literary generation that has succeeded Styron, Mailer, Jones and Updike.”Philip Caputo, author of Rumors of War
Harrison . . . evokes the grandeur of Michigan’s semi-wilderness in this quietly beautiful book.”ALA Booklist
ISBN: 9780802158499
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288 pages