Roger alan skipper biography

Pitch-perfect dialogue, a skillfully drawn supporting cast and a memorable portrait of the changing face of Appalachia enhance this impressive character study.- Starred Review.

PW

Skipper is a native of Appalachia, and his portrait of the place and its people sounds authentic. He’s also skilled at developing memorable characters, notably Lane and his friend, Nobob Thrasher, whose nickname derives from his wife saying, “No Bob,” to everything he desires.

Their alcohol-fueled discussion about the disappointments in their lives is brilliant. Even better is Skipper’s dialogue, which ranges from down-home, to homiletic, obscure, vulgar, and raucously funny. There is a delightful sense of country noir and world-weariness here that hard-boiled crime fans will savor --Booklist

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