Books like Out of the Woods by Chris Offutt
Out of the Woods returns Chris Offutt to the short‑story form he first mastered, presenting eight tales that cut deep into the lives of working‑class individuals. Stories such as “Tough People,” where luck outweighs love in a prizefight; “Barred Owl,” a fateful encounter with a stray bird; and “Target Practice,” a son’s desperate attempt to earn his father’s respect, showcase gravediggers, drifters, gamblers and truck drivers far from home. Through stark, hard‑edge narratives, Offutt illuminates the harsh truths of everyday life.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Chris Offutt
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