Three novellas that celebrate life, wit, and
family in all its forms. In the title novella, "The Summer He Didn't Die,"
Harrison resurrects his beloved character Brown Dog. "Republican Wives" is
basically a comic take on the sexual neuroses of the subject and examining
the mystery of why we desire each other... The third novella, "Where Are
We?" has its origin in Harrison's feeling after writing Off to the Side that
he had left out much of the "juiciest, sensuous, and sensual material.
BOOK REVIEWS
Media Reviews
'An appealing if not altogether essential work' - Library
Journal. 'Harrison's admirers will find minor pleasures here, while waiting for the
next novel.' - Kirkus. 'Shifts pitch-perfect perspectives effortlessly, with a lightness that
belies its depth.' - PW.
Comment: On some pre-publication material this book was titled 'Republican
Wives' - so if you're looking for 'Republican
Wives' and cannot find it - this is it!
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