“See the hand that nursed the serpent. The fine hasped pipes of her fingerbones. The skin bewenned and speckled. The veins are milkblue and bulby. A thin gold ring set with diamonds. That raised the once child's heart of her to agonies of passion before I was. Here is the anguish of mortality. Hopes wrecked, love sundered. See the mother sorrowing. How everything that I was warned of's come to pass.”
Suttree is a richly detailed narrative that delves into the life of a man named Suttree, who lives in a hovel by the Tennessee River. The story is a profound examination of the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist, offering a vivid portrayal of the underbelly of American society during the mid-20th century. more
American novelist known for his profound literary style and rich imagination. His notable works include 'The Border Trilogy' and 'No Country for Old Men'. more
“You missed World Hist." "Did you get notes for me?" "No. I thought you were dead in a ditch.”
“Smiles like that should be against the law. Considering what they do to a girl.”
“Give me boredom. At least I know where I'm going to eat and sleep tonight.”