The Littlest Hitler is a 2006 collection of short stories by Ryan Boudinot.
![]() First edition | |
Author | Ryan Boudinot |
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Language | English |
Publisher | Counterpoint |
Publication date | September 4, 2006 |
Publication place | United States |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN | 1-58243-357-7 |
OCLC | 64289285 |
813/.6 22 | |
LC Class | PS3602.O888 L57 2006 |
Plot
editThe book has characters who have occupations such as drugstore workers and pharmacists. The short stories have things such as a cannibalistic mother, serial killers, zombies and terrorists. The last story is called "The Newholy" which has to do with immigration.
Reception
editA Publishers Weekly review says, "Reminiscent of early Rick Moody or the short stories of Daniel Handler, each of Boudinot's 13 stories is a microcosm of weirdness imbued with imagination and maniacal wit".[1] A Kirkus Reviews review says "When Boudinot writes shtick, he's tiresome. When he writes fully developed stories, he's abrasive, thought-provoking and explosively funny".[2] The book was Publishers Weekly's book of the year.[3]
References
editExternal links
edit- Willamette Week
- Portland Mercury
- The Seattle Weekly
- The Puget News
- USA Today
- The Voice
- The January Magazine