You Know When the Men Are Gone
Author: Siobhan Fallon
Reminiscent of Raymond Carver and Tim O’Brien, an unforgettable collection of interconnected short stories.In Fort Hood housing, like all army housing, you get used to hearing through the walls… You learn too much. And you learn to move quietly through your own small domain. You also know when the men are gone. No more boots stomping above, no more football games turned….Read More
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