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The Angels of Sinkhole County.

Source :
BookLife Reviews; 1/8/2024, p1-1, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"The Angels of Sinkhole County" is a darkly comic novel set in rural West Virginia that explores themes of death, class, and deception. The story revolves around the caretakers of a wealthy man who dies alone on his estate. Fearing the loss of their jobs, the women on staff come up with a plan to conceal the death by swapping the deceased man with a mountain man who resembles him. The novel delves into the desperation and pain that lead people to make such choices, while also highlighting the emotional struggles of the caretakers and the deceased man's children. The book offers a tragicomic satire of aging, death, and work in West Virginia, with a sharp eye for detail and a concern for the dehumanizing aspects of American life. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BookLife Reviews
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
174701108