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Fiction. Includes full-color illustrations by Haeri Yoo. In RANCHO WEIRDO, Laura Chester's new collection of short stories, life on the U.S./Mexica... read full description

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Oct 18, 2009
Beverly rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book, though I admit it took getting past the first and second story before I began to vibrate on Chester's wave length. She is unique, and it's a strange and compelling mix of humor, darkness, human pathos, and impossible situations/characters that are never boring or predictable. I got more and more involved and bemused as I read. I'm dying to tell you all the stories! Each distinct voice(s) is superbly original and yet rings true to my own inner head-chatter. How to tell you a More...
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Feb 01, 2009
annie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Quirky collection of short fiction set on US/Mexico border for the most part, some of these stories were very funny, a real entertaining read. My review will be on The Short Review website soon

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