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Red Baker - by Robert Ward (Paperback)

Name: Red Baker - by Robert Ward (Paperback)
Brand: Tyrus Books
SKU: 1009231117
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When Red Baker, a Larmel steel worker in Baltimore, Maryland, gets laid off from his job he goes crazy: boozing, attempted philandering, running away from his future.
About the Author: Robert Ward is the author of eleven novels, including Four Kinds of Rain, a New York Times Notable Book, Red Baker, winner of the PEN West Award for Best Novel, Shedding Skin, and The Stone Carrier.
246 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective

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Book Synopsis

When Red Baker, a Larmel steel worker in Baltimore, Maryland, gets laid off from his job he goes crazy: boozing, attempted philandering, running away from his future. Filled with unforgettable characters from Red's angry but loyal wife, Wanda; his basketball-star son, Ace; his lifelong friend Dog, a casualty of the layoff; and Crystal, the go-go dancer at Lily's bar who embodies Red's fantasies of escape. Red Baker is a classic American novel about a man with no identity who tries to replace the one he's lost.

About the Author

Robert Ward is the author of eleven novels, including Four Kinds of Rain, a New York Times Notable Book, Red Baker, winner of the PEN West Award for Best Novel, Shedding Skin, and The Stone Carrier.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)

Weight: .58 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 246

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective

Publisher: Tyrus Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Robert Ward

Language: English

Street Date: March 11, 2014

TCIN: 1009231117

UPC: 9781440550201

Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-9220

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.61 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.58 pounds

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Q: What can readers expect from the author's writing style?

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A: Readers can expect engaging storytelling with rich character development and emotional depth.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The main theme revolves around identity loss and the struggles of coping with life changes.
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