Patrick, M.D. Roth,Krishna Winston
Starlite Terrace
Starlite Terrace
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Patrick Roth's "Starlite Terrace" is a collection of dark stories about failed dreams and contemporary desperation in Los Angeles, featuring four neighbors who collide with fame in unique ways. Roth's prose presages a universal fate of desperation, and Krishna Winston's masterful translation makes it a compelling pageant of all-American grotesques.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd
In a dilapidated Los Angeles apartment complex known as Starlite Terrace, Patrick Roth weaves a tragic tapestry of interconnected stories that explore the depths of despair and the unfulfilled dreams of four neighbors: Rex, Moss, Gary, and June. This novel serves as a satirical portrayal of the Hollywood modern, unveiling a universal and mythical fate of desperation.
"The Man at Noah's Window" introduces Rex, whose father is purported to be a hand double for Gary Cooper in the iconic film High Noon. Rex's tale delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the pursuit of fame.
"Eclipse of the Sun" follows Moss, a man consumed by fear of the impending holocaust. He eagerly awaits a visit from the long-lost daughter he has tirelessly searched for, hoping to find solace in their reunion.
"Rider on the Storm" introduces Gary, a rock drummer and born-again Christian who once had the opportunity to play on the Turtles' 60s hit "Happy Together." However, he carries a heavy burden of personal guilt, desperately seeking redemption.
"The Woman in the Sea of Stars" introduces June, a former Hollywood studio secretary whose husband betrayed her with Marilyn Monroe. Despite the disconnection and pain she has experienced, June emerges reborn through the ashes strewn in the illuminated swimming pool of Starlite Terrace, finding a newfound sense of purpose.
Through his vivid prose, Roth paints a captivating portrait of Los Angeles, revealing the hopeless and loveless perversion of an Ed Ruscha-inspired California. Krishna Winston's masterful translation brings these stories to life, creating a compelling pageant of all-American grotesques that is both mesmerizing and unforgettable.
Weight: 218g
Dimension: 128 x 203 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803092119
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