Duane's Depressed Mixed Solid Floor (Paperback)

Now in his golden years, Duane finds himself depressed in the midst of plenty. Surrounded by his children, who all seem to be going through life crises involving sex, drugs, and violence; his wife, Karla, who is wrestling with her own demons; and friends like Sonny, who seems to be dying, Duane just can't seem to make sense of life anymore. He shocks his friends and loved ones with increasingly bizarre behavior and shows us that life doesn't necessarily slow down, or become easier, just because we get older.

This masterpiece, which is at turns hilarious, touching -- and even shocking -- is the work of an American literary giant at the top of his game.