Book description
In 'Dynamite Hole', Jake has been living wild in the hills of
Knockemstiff since he took exception to the drafting process in World
War II. When he witnesses an act of sexual transgression by the pond,
things start swirling around inside him 'like a storm cloud', and
Knockemstiff is soon to have a few more empty beds.
In 'Real Life', a trip to the drive-in with his parents winds up in
bathroom brawl and a hasty departure for seven year-old Bobby. Looking
back on his childhood, Bobby finds in that evening an isolated piece
of paternal pride.
Part of the Storycuts series, these two stories were previously
published in the collection Knockemstiff.
Don Pollock grew up in Knockemstiff and worked in the Mead papermill
for thirty-two years before leaving to become a writer. He teaches
literature and composition at Ohio State University.
