The Red Convertible LP: Selected And New Stories, 1978-2008 (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I've enjoyed all of the novels that I've read of Louise Erdich. I don't find her a particularly easy author, but something about her work keeps me coming back for more. This collection of short stories only adds to my admiration of her writing. The 36 short stories were written over 30 years. All but six of them have been previously published. This collection is almost 500 pages, so I read it over a period of two weeks--dipping into a few stories one day and then not coming back for several days. As in her other work, most of the main characters are Native Americans--often of mixed ancestry--like the author herself. Worth reading, but not a book that I would take to the beach. As always, Erdrich tells a good tale, or in this case, a large number of them. Many feature familiar characters from her novels, while others introduce new characters that fit in to her tales of reservation life. A few step outside the Native American world, though often not far. Each story delights the reader in its telling, sometimes in unusual ways, with some that are literally laugh-out-loud funny. A great introduction for those who haven't read Erdrich, and a satisfying read for those of us who have enjoyed her writing over the years.
What do You think about The Red Convertible LP: Selected And New Stories, 1978-2008 (2009)?
Somehow delightfully funny despite being surrounded by shrouds of depression.
—sarrrahstarrr
Well written but depressing/disturbing stories. Couldn't get through it.
—teegs
Very good. Some stories were condensed versions of earlier books.
—addy
