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Literary Fiction and Contemporary Fiction

The Motel Life by Willy Vlautin

The Motel Life by Willy Vlautin

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A Reno Noir Literary Novel of Working-Class Brothers, Hit-and-Run Accidents, and Motel Rooms

Living in cheap residential motels in Reno, Nevada, working-class brothers Frank and Jerry Lee Flannigan struggle to get by. Their lives unravel when Jerry Lee accidentally hits and kills a bicyclist while driving drunk on an icy road.

Panicked and injured, Jerry Lee turns to Frank, and the brothers flee across Nevada and Wyoming to escape law enforcement. To comfort Jerry Lee in freezing motel rooms, Frank spins fantastical, illustrated stories as they confront the consequences of their tragedy.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Willy Vlautin's acclaimed debut novel offers a spare, heartfelt examination of brotherly loyalty and working-class survival. Perfect for readers of Raymond Carver, Charles Bukowski, and Larry Brown.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780061171116

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Harper Perennial

Pages: 206

Author:

  • Willy Vlautin

Language: English

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