Blood Oranges by John Hawkes
"Blood Oranges" is a dark, surreal narrative that follows the journey of an unnamed narrator, a failed poet turned farmer, as he navigates through a landscape ravaged by a mysterious plague. The narrative is filled with bizarre and grotesque imagery, highlighting the narrator's descent into madness and his struggle to find meaning in a world that is falling apart. The story is a complex exploration of human nature, despair, and the struggle for survival in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The 6843rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Unknown
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)