Robert Crews

Fiction & Literature, Classics, Literary
Cover of the book Robert Crews by Thomas Berger, Diversion Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas Berger ISBN: 9781682306901
Publisher: Diversion Books Publication: July 12, 2016
Imprint: Diversion Books Language: English
Author: Thomas Berger
ISBN: 9781682306901
Publisher: Diversion Books
Publication: July 12, 2016
Imprint: Diversion Books
Language: English
From the author of Little Big Man comes a modern retelling of Robinson Crusoe that is an introspective look at the human condition only Thomas Berger could deliver.

“Both a survival tale and a story of the redemptive power of love and nature, the novel exudes an optimism rare in contemporary fiction.” —Library Journal

On a fishing expedition with one friend he can barely tolerate and two other men he barely knows, Robert Crews is content to spend the entirety of the flight in the alcoholic haze he’s all too familiar with. But when the turbulence becomes something more, it’s clear that something is wrong.

Crash landing in unfamiliar territory, Crews is the sole survivor to emerge from the wreckage. Alone, and without a drop of alcohol for the first time in his life, he must face the wild and, worse—himself.

Crews salvages what’s left of his companion’s survival gear from the plane, learns to build his first fire, and fashions a makeshift shelter from the elements. Alone with his memories, Crews begins to lament the years he spent wandering aimlessly through life, unable to attach himself to a single thing, or a single person.

His new lessons in self-care and human understanding pick up the pace when he suddenly encounters a woman on the run from her violent husband. Sparking new feelings of compassion, protectiveness, and genuine love in Crews, he allows Friday to join him on the search for civilization—all while avoiding the husband that seems bent on getting Friday back into his abusive grasp. Even in their return to civilization, Berger crafts a conclusion that sets this surprisingly tender retelling apart from every other tribute to Crusoe.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
From the author of Little Big Man comes a modern retelling of Robinson Crusoe that is an introspective look at the human condition only Thomas Berger could deliver.

“Both a survival tale and a story of the redemptive power of love and nature, the novel exudes an optimism rare in contemporary fiction.” —Library Journal

On a fishing expedition with one friend he can barely tolerate and two other men he barely knows, Robert Crews is content to spend the entirety of the flight in the alcoholic haze he’s all too familiar with. But when the turbulence becomes something more, it’s clear that something is wrong.

Crash landing in unfamiliar territory, Crews is the sole survivor to emerge from the wreckage. Alone, and without a drop of alcohol for the first time in his life, he must face the wild and, worse—himself.

Crews salvages what’s left of his companion’s survival gear from the plane, learns to build his first fire, and fashions a makeshift shelter from the elements. Alone with his memories, Crews begins to lament the years he spent wandering aimlessly through life, unable to attach himself to a single thing, or a single person.

His new lessons in self-care and human understanding pick up the pace when he suddenly encounters a woman on the run from her violent husband. Sparking new feelings of compassion, protectiveness, and genuine love in Crews, he allows Friday to join him on the search for civilization—all while avoiding the husband that seems bent on getting Friday back into his abusive grasp. Even in their return to civilization, Berger crafts a conclusion that sets this surprisingly tender retelling apart from every other tribute to Crusoe.

More books from Diversion Books

Cover of the book The Country Gentleman by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Portrait of a Conspiracy by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Worth the Weight by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book A Chapbook for Burnt-Out Priests, Rabbis, and Ministers by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book How to Succeed in the Game of Life by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Rosemary for Remembrance by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Betrayal in the Highlands by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Banned by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Bleeders by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book A Spy for the Redeemer by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book The Highwayman and Mr. Dickens by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book A Gift Upon the Shore by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book Sweet's Folly by Thomas Berger
Cover of the book The Forever Tree by Thomas Berger
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