Ray by Barry Hannah
"Ray" is a darkly comedic and deeply moving novel about a Vietnam War veteran and former pilot who is grappling with his past and his own self-destructive tendencies. The protagonist's candid, often rambling monologues reveal his struggles with alcoholism, his failed marriages, and his complicated relationships with women, as well as his reflections on life, death, and the human condition. Set in the American South, the novel is a raw and poignant exploration of a flawed man's search for meaning and redemption.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 79th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)