The Firebrat - Hardcover

McConnell, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0929435710 ISBN 13: 9780929435718

Publisher: Publisher Distribution Company, 2003

Synopsis

In this introspective work we watch brilliant, outspoken Elliott try to come to terms with his rapidly changing life. It is time for Elliott to grow up, in spite of his all-out effort to have the world "his way". He must find a way to integrate into his life: the disappointment of his love interest's outrage when Elliott writes a short story about him that not only outs him, but paints him as self-absorbed; the slow, agonizing (and irritating) death of his best (and only) friend; the inescapable truth that his literary hero is not all Elliott has made him out to be; and the alarming outcome of his infatuation with flying. Elliott is running out of charm and his denial is being quickly obliterated. All that's left is his spoiled, petulant, witty, intelligent, and highly amusing persona. But will that be enough to save him? Perhaps, perhaps not, but it is definitely enough to keep a reader turning pages far into the night.

About this title

About the Author:

David McConnell is widely respected for his numerous critical essays, book reviews, and nonfiction. His work has appeared in The Literary Review, The James White Review, The Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide, The Malahat Review, The Lambda Book Report, and other magazines. He lives in New York and this is his debut novel.

Review:

His style is original and unforgettable. -- Edmund White

I love this book. Abjection has never been so gorgeous. -- Matthew Stadler

About this edition

• Publisher: Publisher Distribution Company
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0929435710
• ISBN 13: 9780929435718
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 246