{"product_id":"whites-9780679738169","title":"Whites","description":"Whether they are Americans, Brits, or a stubborn and suicidally moral Dutchman, Norman Rush's whites are not sure why they are in Botswana. Their uncertainty makes them do odd things. Driven half-mad by the barking of his neighbor's dogs, Carl dips timidly into native witchcraft--only to jump back out at the worst possible moment. Ione briskly pursues a career as a \"seducer\" (\"A seductress was merely someone who was seductive and who might or might not be awarded a victory. But a seducer was a professional\"), while her dentist husband fends off the generous advances of an African cook. Funny, sad, and deeply knowing, polished throughout to a diamond glitter, \u003ci\u003eWhites\u003c\/i\u003e is a magnificent collection of stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorman Rush\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of four works of fiction: \u003ci\u003eWhites\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of stories, and three novels, \u003ci\u003eSubtle Bodies, Mating, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMortals.\u003c\/i\u003e His stories have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBest American Short Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eMating\u003c\/i\u003e was the recipient of the National Book Award. Rush and his wife live in Rockland County, New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543891448082,"sku":"9780679738169","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_929d47e9-6cdf-4bf1-9ba2-d1e259f782f4.jpg?v=1731515944","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/whites-9780679738169","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}