Tearjerker

by Daniel Hayes

Evan Ulmer takes matters into his own hands after his writerly dreams of fame and recognition have stalled. He kidnaps a renowned editor, Robert Partnow, and cages him in a basement equipped with a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555974090
• ISBN13: 9781555974091
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Graywolf Press
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

what you are reading is what you are writing

Meta- of the moment, in the moment. What you are reading is what you are writing, is what you are living, which is what is being written. On the surface, Daniel Hayes' new work, "Tearjerker" explores the revenge fantasy of an unpublished writer and a burnt-out book editor. This easily could have veered off into Stephen King's Novella "Misery" terriorty, but it does not. It delves into the depths of friendship, romance, reality, fantasy and what it is to be in the moment, and follow this closely readers - what is the moment you are in? Hayes' previous book of short stories "Kissing You" strung together short stories with themes of longing, devotion, and unchecked realities, in "Tearjerker" he does the same, but with one cohesive short novel. You will not want to put this book down until you know how it ends. And when it does end, it will leave you wondering how to feel about the characters; happy for them, or sad for them?

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This was one of the funniest, yet poignant books I've read all year. A true revenge fantasy put on the page. Daniel Hayes does a brilliant job of describing the unfolding relationship between two men, one a total loser, and the other at the top of his game. Or are they? When under dog takes outlandish action and becomes top dog. the two men are thrust in to a situation that is searingly intimate. Hayes' use of dialogue and train of thought make an unbelievable situation painfully real. This is a true you'll laugh, you'll cry book. The writing is seamless, and natural, no pretention. I hope Daniel Hayes comes out with another book soon!