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A fanworks exchange for science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature canons.
2025 Schedule:
Nominations: Feb 22-Mar 15
Signups: Mar 16-30
Assignments: By Apr 2
Creation: Mar 31-May 11
Work Reveals: May 18
Creator Reveals: May 25
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Date: 25 Feb 2024 22:50 (UTC)Author: Brian Doyle
Length: 319
Sub-genre: lit fic, magical realism?
Why it's awesome: This is a hard book to describe, but I'll do my best. It's a lyrical book weaving together multiple storylines of people living in a small town on the Oregon coast. Some of the main characters include Maple Head and Worried Man, a Salish couple; their daughter, No Horses, and her husband Owen Cooney, an Irishman; and their son, Daniel. Worried Man and his best friend Cedar form the Department of Public Works with the motto "Brains Against Pains" and try to look after the town. Worried Man tells Daniel stories about his Salish ancestors while Owen tells stories about his Irish ancestors. Worried Man eventually goes on a journey to discover the true nature of Time and find where it's stored.
Any other important information to know about: This might sound like a lot, but the author usually has a light (and very human) touch. Some characters die; some experience physical and verbal abuse at the hands of their fathers; some struggle with depression.