{"product_id":"a-fly-in-the-ointment-short-stories-paperback","title":"A Fly in the Ointment: Short Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNathan Leslie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Fly in the Ointment\u003c\/em\u003e catalogues a portrait of 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003est\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Century America in steady decline\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wayward protagonists within these short stories are barely able to cope, and when they do it is with substantial assistance. This collection is populated with sketchy ne-er-do-wells who attempt to defraud the public with fake rocks or snake oil. Families barely function. Individuals seek some means of eccentric hope (miniature horses, competitive eating contests, nail fungus removal). They fixate on image and appearance and trivialities, while they lose jobs and loved-ones. They tamp down skeletons in the closet. The ethically blind lead the ethically blind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 02, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772617457952,"sku":"9781627204668","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3475209dfdf799a97d1608d5999d790c.webp?v=1780409642","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-fly-in-the-ointment-short-stories-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}