Omensetter's Luck
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
315
Novel • Fiction
Gilean, Ohio • 1890s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass explores the impact of Brackett Omensetter, an enigmatic individual, on a small Ohio town. The narrative delves into the lives and perspectives of its residents, particularly Reverend Jethro Furber, revealing themes of faith, jealousy, and the nature of luck. The novel intricately weaves character studies with philosophical reflections.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass is lauded for its intricate language and philosophical depth, offering a richly rewarding but challenging read. While some praise its narrative innovation and vivid character exploration, others find it dense and difficult to follow. The novel's experimental style is both its strength and its potential barrier to accessibility.
A reader who appreciates Omensetter's Luck would likely enjoy complex narratives and lyrical prose akin to Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury. Lovers of philosophical themes and richly crafted language, similar to Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow, will find this novel captivating.
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315
Novel • Fiction
Gilean, Ohio • 1890s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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