Kevin Brockmeier
KEVIN BROCKMEIER is the author of the memoir A Few Seconds of Radiant Filmstrip; the novels The Illumination, The Brief History of the Dead, and The Truth About Celia; the story collections The Ghost Variations, Things That Fall from the Sky and The View from the Seventh Layer; and the children's novels City of Names and Grooves: A Kind of Mystery . His work has been translated into seventeen languages. He teaches frequently at the Iowa Writers' Workshop and lives in Little Rock, Arkansas,...See more
KEVIN BROCKMEIER is the author of the memoir A Few Seconds of Radiant Filmstrip; the novels The Illumination, The Brief History of the Dead, and The Truth About Celia; the story collections The Ghost Variations, Things That Fall from the Sky and The View from the Seventh Layer; and the children's novels City of Names and Grooves: A Kind of Mystery . His work has been translated into seventeen languages. He teaches frequently at the Iowa Writers' Workshop and lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was raised. See less
Kevin Brockmeier's Featured Books
Kevin Brockmeier book reviews
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The Truth about Celia
A very interesting study in grief.
by Tertz29, Aug 6, 2009
This book is very well written, as are all of Kevin Brockmeier's books. The poignancy of this lies in the very diverse tales a father tells about his missing daughter - dealing with his own guilt, ... Read More
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The Brief History of the Dead
A brief but beautiful and inspiring history
by CatParty, Sep 13, 2008
When I first picked up "The Brief History of the Dead" I had my doubts about whether or not I would like the book. The plot had potential, but could have very easily been turned into a tacky and ... Read More