Published: July 22, 2010
Words: 28503 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook description

A dazzling, phosphorescent collection, featuring short stories and poetry linked by themes of hopelessness, sexual obession and heartbreak. With characters ranging from deformed circus freaks, homosexual card sharks, and incestuous siblings, Halsey breaks down the barriers created by society's conventions, and redefines what we consider normal.

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This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.

Tags

fiction, poetry, suicide, short stories, drugs, sex, politics, incest, controversial, obsession, bondage, prostitute, mayor, stalker, alternative, macabre, cutting, emo, goth, bizzare, circus, disturbing, sadomasochism, jenny agutter, samantha brown

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Videos

Author Interview: Brandon Halsey
An interview with Brandon Halsey, author of "Assorted Poems and Purple Prose"

Reviews

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Review by: Angelo Cann on July 06, 2011 :
The poems reminded me of Bukowski in the way they bluntly dealt with the seedier side of life. The short stories were very emotional, like the writing of an angrier Andre Dubus. Very interesting read and a good find.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Krista Williams on April 15, 2011 :
A thought-provoking and dark collection of poems and short stories. This book is magnificently written but far from main stream. Definitely not for the closed minded or faint of heart. Once I started reading, I could not put the book down. It's filled with great satire and emotional depth. A shocking wild ride!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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