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Controlled Burn
Controlled Burn: Stories of Prison, Crime, and Men
by Scott Wolven
This is a man's world? (11/6/2006)
I enjoy short stories but am finding it increasingly difficult to find short stories full of strongly drawn characters. Then I read Controlled Burn. The book is full of men, almost no female characters even appear & there's not a S.N.A.G. (Sensitive New-Age Guy) in the lot. Very refreshing. Enjoyed it a lot & have recommended it to several friends already. Thanks, Scott.
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