Books matching: appalachian heart of darkness
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Save:'Dogs of God' by Pinckney Benedict is a 354-page novel filled with literary artistry, revolving around the lives of twenty disparate characters drawn together in a vortex of evil related to the illicit drug trade in an old mountain resort called El Dorado. The plot is intricate, leading the young bare-knuckle boxer, Goody, through events that take him into an Appalachian heart of darkness, with a final pronouncement that leaves readers questioning the nature of the Earth and the reality of the ending.
The writing style of 'Dogs of God' is described as a blend of traditional storytelling and attempts to reach a deeper level, with a lyrical and muscular type of prose that can act like a punch in the nose. The book is likened to the works of Cormac McCarthy, Frank Bill, and Donald Ray Pollock, with a flavor similar to 'No Country for Old Men,' keeping readers engaged and up late at night, although the central plot and theme may be deep and challenging to fully grasp by some readers.
