Jess Walter is the author of Citizen Vince, a novel named as one of the year’s best by the Washington Post, NPR’s Fresh Air, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Milwaukee Sentinel, and others. His novels include Land of the Blind and Over Tumbled Graves, a New York Times Notable Book. Walter lives in Spokane, Washington, with his family.
"Empathetic yet unsentimental [and] intensely affecting
fiction...[Walter] manages to render multiple generations of
emotionally complex lives in just a handful of pages. . . . The
stories in The Angel of Rome are largehearted and wonderfully
inventive. They can be savored at the dentist's office, or
anywhere, without an eye on the clock." - Hilma Wolitzer, New York
Times Book Review
"The Best Short Story Writer in 21st Century America? ... I was
unprepared to fall headlong in love with this writer ... What makes
Jess Walter so good? For starters, there's the way he gets deep
into a diverse array of heads and hearts ... In the end, it is
(his) fully imagined citizenship in our world that is his primary
power. Call it a vision, a prowess, or an instinct, but whatever
the word, it cannot be taught in grad school. - Arts Fuse
"A glorious addition to the oeuvre. . . . So. Damn. Funny. . . .
Prepare for delight." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Walter's new collection of stories gives us characters as diverse
as an actor in recovery, an exchange student in Rome, a teenage
girl grappling with the loss of her mother, and a young gay man
struggling to connect with his elderly father. Walter is sure to
bring his poignant touch to these stories as he did with his
previous books, Beautiful Ruins and The Cold Millions." - Lit
Hub
"If it were possible to sum up Jess Walter's The Angel of Rome and
Other Stories in a word, it would be humane. In the 12
wide-ranging, consistently empathetic stories that compose his
second collection, he creates a memorable assortment of characters
who bump up against life's inevitable obstacles, large and small,
then stumble through or surmount them. . . . The tales in The Angel
of Rome aren't easily categorized, but each one provides a
refreshingly honest glimpse into what it means to be alive." -
BookPage (Starred Review)
"Walter's intriguing and witty collection of short fiction stories
shines a light on the lives of a diverse range of characters
experiencing existential crises while searching for inspiration.
Despite the fact that The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories is
fictional, it's unequivocally relatable and insightful, perhaps
even encouraging the reader to do a little bit of their own
introspective thinking." - Town & Country
"Reading Jess Walter's second collection of short stories, one is
shepherded through sometimes gritty terrain, but with the constant
assurance of finding light and unexpected laughs. He mines gold
from the profound perspectives of his unique characters." -
Christian Science Monitor
"(Jess Walter's) newest short story collection, The Angel of Rome
and Other Stories, is the mark of a profoundly talented writer who
can capture the internal lives of a 20-something barista living in
Bend, Oregon, an older man glaring at kids from his window in
Spokane and an Italian actress reflecting on how she never got her
dream role in equally persuasive and poignant ways." - Seattle
Times
"He's at the very top of his game. . . . The stories Walter's
characters create come from pain and joy and the pasts they can't
forget. The result is a powerful collection, insightful and
frequently quite funny, which stuns in all sorts of unexpected
ways." - Michael Schaub, Alta
"Even great short story collections normally contain a miss or two
in the lot. But not this one. Every single offering in Jess
Walter's newest collection is a poignant, heart-filled gem. His
subjects range from Italian actresses to besotted teachers,
surprising one-night stands to overheard diner conversations. He
delights equally whether bringing to life a minor moment or an epic
love story." - Daily Beast
"One of our finest practitioners of the short story form returns
with an ebullient second collection. Fans of Walter's seminal
Beautiful Ruins will fall hard for the swoony title story... Wise,
poignant, and generous of spirit, these stories remind us that
Walter is a national treasure." - Esquire ("Best Books of Summer
2022")
"A transfixing cast of characters navigating fame, performance,
identity, aging, and romance." - Elle
"Twelve sparkling, neatly varied pieces that range from Europe to
the small towns of rural Washington State, and from the 1970s to
the present. The rambunctious title story shows Walter at his best
... Walter also reveals a gift for darker, more surreal humor ...
(and) compassion, wit, and general charm." - Booklist
"The beloved "Beautiful Ruins" author is back with a collection of
upbeat short stories. The title story recalls his hit novel with
its Italian setting, beautiful movie star character and goofy male
protagonist. Even in stories about dealing with troubles like
cancer, a parent with Alzheimer's, homophobia and climate change,
Walter finds humor and warmth." - Newsday
"Reading Walter's perceptive collection (after The Cold Millions)
is like sitting next to the guy at a dinner party who has something
hilarious to say about everyone and knows all their secrets." -
Publishers Weekly
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