Erika Krouse

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Come Up and See Me Sometime
Spread the word
Controversial stuff
Hilarious, with backbone
Disappointing

Come Up and See Me Sometime: Stories
Erika Krouse
Manufacturer: Scribner
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Literary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

General | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0743422988

Book Description

With Mae West as her ingenious guiding spirit, Erika Krouse introduces us to thirteen young, single, geographically and emotionally nomadic women looking for self-knowledge and trouble.

"I like to sleep with other women's husbands," says the narrator of "The Husbands" by way of introduction; unfortunately, one of those husbands is her own sister's. In "Drugs and You," a lonely woman hits a heroin addict with her car and falls blindly in love. In "No Universe," Stephanie deals with her own infertility while watching her friend (who calls children "yard apes") grapple with an abortion and then a guilt-induced pregnancy. These smart, quick-witted women strive for the unflappable sass and strength of Mae West, but often fall prey to their own fear and isolation.

Krouse's perfect comic timing acts as a tribute to her muse, Mae West, pop culture's original liberated woman, giving these stories their fresh, offbeat perspective. Potently witty, neurotic and nervy, the collection marks the arrival of an irresistible new voice in fiction.

Customer Reviews:

Come Up and See Me Sometime.......2005-09-29

This was an amazing book that changed my life and my view of contemporay literary fiction. I wait with baited breath for her next work.

Spread the word.......2005-05-20

I'm not a short story reader but I've been looking for material for women outside of the chick lit genre. I'm so glad that I discovered this gem of a book! (sorry for the cliche, not sure how else to convey my enthusiasm)
The writing is succinct and gorgeous. The author perfectly captures these uniquely female experiences while somehow (I'm sure skill is involved) interchanging humor and compassion. I laughed at some things I'm sure I'm not normally supposed to laugh at. And a beautifully rendered paragraph put me in the shoes of a battered woman more effectively than anything else I've encountered.
I'm quite certain that all my girlfriends and their friends need to read this one.

Controversial stuff.......2004-05-20

Love this book or hate it, it's great literature. I love it. These inspired stories are crystal-clear and snap with wit. But they're not for the faint of heart. You won't find bubble-gum-Oprah-chick-lit-heartwarming pablum between these covers. These characters struggle with controversial issues like abortion, risk, domestic violence, drugs, and family, and they do it in a way that reminds me of me. I like these characters -- I read this book twice in a row. If you're looking for easy answers, read The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing -- if you want to relate to (fictional, but) real women and their struggles, read this book.

Hilarious, with backbone.......2004-05-11

These stories had me laughing out loud, then later on I'd find myself pondering the issues they raised. I think this book is written for women like me -- intelligent women who work and try to make some sense out of their strange lives. Plus, Krouse is FUNNY. Her humor is smart and quirky, and you feel like she's telling you stories over a beer. I, for one, am thrilled. I've found a new favorite author.

Disappointing.......2003-02-17

I really expected to like this book. While the stories are certainly witty and the humor dark, I found the underlying anger and bitterness of every character too much to take. None of the characters seems to be able to relate to society very well, and while that can sometimes make for an interesting read (think the Bell Jar, or even Catcher in the Rye), these characters just seemed pathetic to me. I found them all to be bitter and defensive and I was totally unable to relate or even empathize with them. I was not expecting saccharine, happy Hollywood-type endings to these stories (that may have been even worse) but the only emotion this book evoked for me was annoyance.

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Ven a Verme (Literatura)
Erika Krouse
Manufacturer: Grijalbo Mondadori Sa
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Spanish | Foreign Language Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

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Story Magazine [Spring 1999]
Bernard Cooper , Erika Krouse , Michel Faber , Richard Lange , Holly Woodward , David Griffith , Beth Konkoski , Alison Baker , Sarah Messer , and Hannah Tinti
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000F1CUE8

Product Description

Stories include: What to Name the Baby (Bernard Cooper); What I Ware (Erika Krouse); Some Rain Must Fall (Michel Faber); Culver City (Richard Lange); Cloud Chamber (Holly Woodward); Devil's Workshop (David Griffith); Risking a Goddess (Beth Konkoski); One Owner, Runs (Alison Baker); The Fare (Sarah Messer); Hit Man of the Year (Hannah Tinti); Sumac (Colum McCann); Conspiracies (Ann Harleman).

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Passe me voir un de ces jours
Erika Krouse
Manufacturer: Table ronde
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 291251729X

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Come Up and See Me Sometime
Erika Krouse
Manufacturer: FOURTH ESTATE
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OJLXTO

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