Awesome
Jack Pendarvis reads the first chapter of Awesome, a humorous and heartwarming tale of the richest, sexiest, handsomest giant you'll ever meet. (Running Time: 25:19)
Awesome is a giant's tale. But not just any giant. This one builds robots, wears a lustrous derby hat, and kisses like a dream. And he's presently roaming the U.S. on a quest to find its greatest treasures, hoping to win back his lost lady-love. From the rocky coast of New England to the golden hayfields of Stockton, California, he gathers the bounty of America in order to prove his love and devotion to the beautiful Glorious Jones.
About the Author: Jack Pendarvis
Jack Pendarvis is the 2007-2008 John and Renee Grisham Visiting Writer in Residence at the University of Mississippi. He is a contributing writer to The Oxford American, and his work has also appeared in The Believer, the New York Times, Paste Magazine, and elsewhere. Awesome is his first novel and his third published book.
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