In 'One Friday in April,' Donald Antrim reframes suicide as a state rather than an act — and marks its toll as vividly as anyone since William Styron.
” portray characters who are disrupted or unbalanced, doing their best to remain alive.
In revealing so much at the beginning of the memoir, Antrim telegraphs his intentions, which are to explore the experience of his illness rather than its arc. We know he has survived, of course, but the terms of this survival remain conditional, even so many years after the fact. It’s a deft and unexpected approach, diffusing narrative tension in favor of a more inchoate set of anxieties, which only expand the deeper we read.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Donald Trump Falls Off The Forbes 400 For First Time In 25 YearsThe former president, who has long obsessed over where he ranks on The Forbes 400, is no longer rich enough to make the list.
Read more »
Donald Trump’s Election-Stealing Plot Was Even Worse Than We KnewA new Senate report details the former president’s efforts to weaponize the Justice Department to stay in power. “We were a half-step away from a full-blown constitutional crisis,” says Sen. Dick Durbin.
Read more »
Donald Trump sends birthday video demanding 'justice' for Ashli BabbittFormer President Donald Trump sent the message of support which was played at the 'Texas Loves Ashli Babbitt' event.
Read more »
Jamie Lynn Spears to Release Memoir: 'This Book Gave Me Closure'Jamie Lynn Spears shared via Instagram on Monday (Oct. 11) that she will release a memoir titled 'Things I Should Have Said' next year. Learn more here.
Read more »
21 Great TV And Movie Halloween Costumes Ranked From 'Meh' To 'Put It In My Cart Right Now'It's the spookiest time of the year.
Read more »
17 Fall Foliage GetawaysWe found destinations from Boston to Yosemite that showcase autumn’s brilliant splendor.
Read more »