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Highlights
- Charles Dickinson's novels and short stories have won widespread acclaim for their deft characterization, humanity, and humor.
- About the Author: Charles Dickinson is the acclaimed author of such novels as Crows, Rumor Has It, The Widows' Adventures, and Waltz in Marathon.
- 288 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
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Book Synopsis
Charles Dickinson's novels and short stories have won widespread acclaim for their deft characterization, humanity, and humor. Newsday described him as "a writer thoroughly in command of his art," while the Chicago Tribune wrote "he can surprise us at almost every turn."
Now Dickinson slips beyond the bounds of mundane realism to create a poignant fantasy that bears comparison to the work of Jack Finney and Jonathan Carroll. Euclid, Illinois, is a town of many shortcuts, between houses, through orchards, and across fields. Josh Winkler, a local artist and longtime resident, knows these irregular pathways well, but is thoroughly taken aback when a hasty dash down a familiar walk deposits him fifteen minutes in the past--literally. At first, Josh is more intrigued than alarmed by this accidental time travel. Then a lost young woman appears, claiming to be from 1908 . . . . As his life, his family, his town, and even history itself begin to unravel, Josh gradually realizes that his only salvation may lie in A Shortcut Time. Charles Dickinson has written a moving and unforgettable book about the way the past can affect the present as well as, sometimes, the other way around.Review Quotes
"An artist able to work magic . . ." --San Francisco Chronicle
"How Charles Dickinson manages to mix his particular blend of wackiness, elegant humor, and rich realism may forever remain his secret." --The New York TimesAbout the Author
Charles Dickinson is the acclaimed author of such novels as Crows, Rumor Has It, The Widows' Adventures, and Waltz in Marathon. He lives in Arlington, Illinois.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.18 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x .76 Inches (D)
Weight: .71 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Classics
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Format: Paperback
Author: Charles Dickinson
Language: English
Street Date: January 17, 2004
TCIN: 1002294399
UPC: 9780765306395
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-0790
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.71 pounds
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