'Proulx writes in wonderful stews, everything thrown in together...the stories demand a second reading.' Daily Telegraph
'Her keen eye for idiosyncrasy ensures her continuing reputation as one of the shrewdest chroniclers of contemporary America.' David Robson, Sunday Telegraph
Praise for The Shipping News:
'A very impressive achievement. So funny, so full of delights.' Guardian
'As stark and ruggedly beautiful as the storm-battered coast of Newfoundland itself.' Sunday Telegraph
Praise for Accordion Crimes:
'The detail is breathtaking, her ear for dialogue matchless, her observation unsentimental, her pace infectious. She tackles death, sex and the gruesome with black hilarity and the skills of a born storyteller. Rich and dense, Accordion Crimes is a splendid novel.' The Times
'The power and presence of this book cannot be overstated.' Sunday Express
'Exhilarating magic, leaves you begging for an encore.' Daily Telegraph
Annie Proulx is the author of nine books, including the novel The Shipping News, Barkskins and the story collection Close Range. Her many honors include a Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, the Irish Times International Fiction Prize, and a PEN/Faulkner award. Her story 'Brokeback Mountain,' which originally appeared in The New Yorker, was made into an Academy Award-winning film. She lives in New Hampshire.