Russell Banks

Rule of the Bone Russell Banks Reprint edition

In the tradition Huckleberry Finn and The Catcherin the Rye, Russell Banks?s quintessential novel of adisaffected homeless youth living on the edge of society ?redefines theyoung modern anti-hero. . . . Rule of the Bone has its own culture andlanguage, and Bone is sure to become a beloved character for generations? (SanFrancisco Chronicle). Witha compelling, off-beat protagonist evocative of Holden Caulfield and QuentinColdwater, and a narrative voice that masterfully and naturally captures thenuances of a modern vernacular, Banks?s haunting and powerful novel is anindisputable?and unforgettable?modern classic.