White Man's Problems: Stories by Kevin Morris


White Man's Problems: Stories
Title : White Man's Problems: Stories
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Language : English
Format Type : Audible Audio
Number of Pages : 6
Publication : First published December 18, 2014

In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older.

The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe—and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.

White Man's Problems: Stories Reviews

  • Dan Greenleaf

    Some of these stories are engaging but there are a number of issues that prevent me from suggesting it to others. First, the endings are unresolved and unsatisfying. While the stories may build a well-structured narrative, they (or we) are all left hanging at the end. I assume the author intends for us to make our own conclusions or endings. But I find it annoying and uninspired.

    The other main issue with the stories is I have little interest or empathy for most of the main characters. In many cases they are, as a friend often relates, douchbags. They are well off, professional, gifted but complete jerks. I could care less about their "problems," most being self-inflicted.

    Just not worth the time and energy. There are too many more interesting and compelling works to read.