4.0 out of 5 stars
engaging and perplexing, just like a lot of people I meet!, Jun 4 1999
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This review is from: DATING MISS UNIVERSE: NINE STORIES (Paperback)
A former student of Steve's, I was excited to read his collection of work.
The characters who populate his novels are delusional, rife with feeling, and altogether "normal." This is, perhaps, a strange description, but Polansky's depiction of human nature engages and perplexes. It's like getting a glimpse into the heart and mind of that neighbor you haven't yet "figured out." After reading the stories, you may still not know what exactly makes your neighbor tick; Polansky tells the stories from the limited perspectives of his characters, but in the end, you arrive at some understanding of the "craziness"-the foibles, misperceptions, and obsessions--which drive both your neighbor and yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Polansky gets to the heart of what is real and true, May 15 1999
This review is from: DATING MISS UNIVERSE: NINE STORIES (Paperback)
I met Steven Polansky the other day (I work for the company that publishes his book) and he is an incredible person. His stories reflect who he is: funny, warm, and bright. I heard him read "Beard," one of the longer stories in "Dating Miss Universe," and it was one of the most brilliant stories I have ever heard. He is truly an artist and has a way of making you look at yourself and laugh.
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