Borrowed Hearts

by Rick DeMarinis, James Welch (Introduction)

Borrowed Hearts traces the development of Rick DeMarinis's incantatory voice, including newer work as well as stories selected from his three previous, highly acclaimed collections: Under Wheat (1986), the winner of the Drue Heinz Literature Prize for short fiction; The Coming of the Free World, a New York Times Notable Book (1988); and The Voice of America (1991). The title story was included in 1991's The Best Stories of the South, and "Your Story" was played on National Public Radio's Selected Shorts.

Genres: Short Stories

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1999

About the author

Rick DeMarinis (1934-) is an American novelist and short-story writer.

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

these stories are like carver candy.

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the few short story collections where I’ve read every story. His characters are reminiscent of Raymond Carver but DeMarinis’ execution is warmer, less opaque and more poignant.

[Davissimo · Rating 5 out of 5]

An overlooked master of the short story.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong collection of short stories with unique characters.