Drift

Stories

Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Literary
Cover of the book Drift by Victoria Patterson, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Victoria Patterson ISBN: 9780547394350
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication: June 25, 2009
Imprint: Mariner Books Language: English
Author: Victoria Patterson
ISBN: 9780547394350
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication: June 25, 2009
Imprint: Mariner Books
Language: English

A “wonderfully realized” story collection that “scrapes off the glitter” of posh Newport Beach, California (Publishers Weekly).

Welcome to Newport Beach, California—a community that often seems dazzling from a distance, but isn’t always as glamorous as we imagine. In this fresh and fearless collection of interconnected stories, Victoria Patterson introduces us to a homeless stoner named John Wayne; a trophy wife who is cheating on her husband—who in turn has a secret of his own; and a confused teenager named Rosie whose wayward coming of age is depicted with frank honesty and piercing insight.

Through the lives of these and other denizens of this coastal city, Patterson’s Drift offers “keen perspectives on life lived on the fringe” while plumbing the depths of female friendship and what it means to be an outsider (Booklist).

Drift is one of the truest depictions of Southern California I’ve read yet. . . . Subtle, honest, and a great pleasure to read.” —Danzy Senna, author of New People

“Patterson is our generation’s heir to John O’Hara and Edith Wharton. Several times I had to put this book down just to catch my breath.” —Michelle Huneven, author of Jamesland

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A “wonderfully realized” story collection that “scrapes off the glitter” of posh Newport Beach, California (Publishers Weekly).

Welcome to Newport Beach, California—a community that often seems dazzling from a distance, but isn’t always as glamorous as we imagine. In this fresh and fearless collection of interconnected stories, Victoria Patterson introduces us to a homeless stoner named John Wayne; a trophy wife who is cheating on her husband—who in turn has a secret of his own; and a confused teenager named Rosie whose wayward coming of age is depicted with frank honesty and piercing insight.

Through the lives of these and other denizens of this coastal city, Patterson’s Drift offers “keen perspectives on life lived on the fringe” while plumbing the depths of female friendship and what it means to be an outsider (Booklist).

Drift is one of the truest depictions of Southern California I’ve read yet. . . . Subtle, honest, and a great pleasure to read.” —Danzy Senna, author of New People

“Patterson is our generation’s heir to John O’Hara and Edith Wharton. Several times I had to put this book down just to catch my breath.” —Michelle Huneven, author of Jamesland

More books from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Cover of the book The Paleo Diet Cookbook by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book The Cycles of American History by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book At Home in Thrush Green by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Surviving Galeras by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book The Life Before Her Eyes by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Burnt Toast on Davenport Street by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Curious George Curious You: On Your Way! by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Tiger Trap by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book The Edge of Physics by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book A Call for Change by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Marcus Off Duty by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book Woman by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book The Complete Poems and Plays, 1909–1950 by Victoria Patterson
Cover of the book The Robber Bridegroom by Victoria Patterson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy