“On her last visit, the girl stole one of his family photographs right out of the frame. He thinks this means she… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“Even as a young man, Sawtooth had a hard time talking to women. Since moving to Out-to-Sea, he's become tight-lipped as an… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“Increasingly, Sawtooth's own memories are a loud bright muddle, like opening the door on a party full of strangers. He lies awake… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“Settling in, Marin sailed away from the painted cliffs and the twin islands of the lovers. The wind was strong and steady,… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“He feels flattered by the attention. Most people look anywhere but his lower body. They pretend not to notice when he limps… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“If Sawtooth could put words to the brambled knot forming in his throat, he would tell her: Girl, don't go. I am… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“Sawtooth slumps into his deck chair and stares up at the sky. It's a drunken sky, the stars hiccupping light. Great gusty… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“In the beginning, fifty hours sounded like a bleak ocean of time, more hours than Sawtooth wanted to spend with himself, let… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
