Daniel Woodrell & Read-a-likes
Daniel Woodrell, a literary treasure of Missouri Ozarks, writes lyrical and gritty novels in a style that has come to be known as "country noir." It is impossible to start reading his novels without then hunting down all the rest and devouring them too. Once your done, this reading list includes some read-a-likes to jump into next.
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