Chris Bachelder
Chris Bachelder is an American author known for his innovative and humorous novels. He has received critical acclaim for books such as 'The Throwback Special', which was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award, and 'U.S.!', which reimagines the repeated assassinations and resurrections of socialist Upton Sinclair. Bachelder's work often explores themes of masculinity, fandom, and the absurdities of contemporary life.
Books
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1. The Throwback Special
The book is a humorous and poignant examination of middle-aged masculinity, ritual, and nostalgia, centered around a group of men who annually reenact one of the most infamous plays in American football history, the 1985 Joe Theismann leg injury. Over the course of a weekend, these men gather to perform the ritual and in the process, delve into their personal lives, revealing their insecurities, failures, and struggles. Through the meticulous reenactment and the interactions among the characters, the novel explores themes of aging, friendship, and the longing for significance in the face of inevitable decline.
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