Guest cda Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Anyone else here like Carver? When I first encountered his work, I wondered what all the fuss was about. Now, after a few years, I am very glad I was put on to him. Less truly is more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Stein Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Yes, Carver is great. I did however make the mistake of re-reading his first collection Will You Please Be Quiet Please? straight through last year and, as far as less is more goes, it turns out that more less is less. If you see what I mean. His prose is so spare and information imparted is so limited that it can start to seem tiresome if you get too much at once. Interestingly, I think his prose became more effusive and 'colourful' later in his (short) career, particularly with the collection Cathedral. Stories such as the title story of that collection, and "A Small, Good Thing" really are as good as story writing gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 And another one to look out for - I can see I'm going to be spending a fortune this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Stein Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 He's an acquired taste, Kell, so if you do try him and don't like him immediately, give him another go (er, just not all at once as I did...). His selected stories Where I'm Calling From is a good introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I might just do that then, Philip - thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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