Safety of Objects
Author: A.M. Homes
Published to overwhelming critical acclaim, this extraordinary collection of short stories established A. M. Homes as one of the most provocative and daring writers of her generation. Here you’ll find the cult classic ‘A Real Doll,’ the tale of a teenage boy’s erotic obsession with his sister’s favorite doll; ‘Adults Alone,’ which first introduced Paul and Elaine, the cra….Read More
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