Drift: Stories

By: Victoria Patterson

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Synopsis: A &“wonderfully realized&” story collection that &“scrapes off the glitter&” of posh Newport Beach, California (Publishers Weekly). Welcome to Newport Beach, California—a community that often seems dazzling from a distance, but isn&’t always as glamorous as we imagine. In this fresh and fearless collection of interconnected stories, Victoria Patterson introduces us to a homeless stoner named John Wayne; a trophy wife who is cheating on her husband—who in turn has a secret of his own; and a confused teenager named Rosie whose wayward coming of age is depicted with frank honesty and piercing insight. Through the lives of these and other denizens of this coastal city, Patterson&’s Drift offers &“keen perspectives on life lived on the fringe&” while plumbing the depths of female friendship and what it means to be an outsider (Booklist). &“Drift is one of the truest depictions of Southern California I&’ve read yet. . . . Subtle, honest, and a great pleasure to read.&” —Danzy Senna, author of New People &“Patterson is our generation&’s heir to John O&’Hara and Edith Wharton. Several times I had to put this book down just to catch my breath.&” —Michelle Huneven, author of Jamesland

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