The Burning Women of Far Cry

by Rick DeMarinis

Jack's mother is restless. His sister can't decide which she prefers - sex or Einsteinian physics. His male influences are two consecutive crazy stepfathers, a conman employer, and an alcoholic friend and co-worker. Stuck in the strange town of Far Cry, Jack copes with the torments of adolescence.

Genres: Fiction

315 pages, Hardcover

First published July 7, 1988

About the author

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

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darkly comic and masterfully written, this is one of those books that defies categorization. Like a richer, more textured version of Confederacy of Dunces, with a bit of Thomas McGuane and Tom Robbins thrown into the mix. Its your classic, coming-of-age tale, like the journey of Holden Caufield, but in a warped, blue-collar Twilight Zone.

I loved this book and am saddened that it's been out of print for 30 years.

[Eric Heidle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like Tom McGuane having a fistfight with Harry Crews.

[Ingrid R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took a class from Rick. This was my favorite book of his. I just searched and found it and have ordered a copy again. I remember it was so good.

[{erika} · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a drinker and more intense and interesting Catcher in the Rye! Haha

[Jeff Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finished it but did not enjoy it.