Description
In this eccentric and darkly comic novel, a young boy named Tiny discovers his drowned mother and is taken in by his great-grandfather Jake, a ninety-nine-year-old gambler and bootlegger who believes his homemade whiskey holds the secret to immortality. Together with Fup, a belligerently loveable duck, the unlikely trio navigates life in the backwoods, where illegal whiskey production and unconventional wisdom become the foundation of their bond. Jim Dodge crafts a touching yet irreverent tale that celebrates the resilience of misfits and the transformative power of family, however unconventional it may be. With sharp wit and genuine heart, the novel explores themes of loss, survival, and the strange grace that can emerge from life's most tragic circumstances. This is a story about finding love and belonging in the most unexpected places, where a duck and a mad old man become instruments of healing for a grieving child.
Available Editions
paperback
City Miner Books
Published Jan 1, 1987
76 pages
ISBN: 9780933944046
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Fup by Jim Dodge.