Donald Ray Pollock

2 summariesThriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Donald Ray Pollock is an American author known for his gritty, darkly humorous fiction often set in the rural American South. His debut short story collection, "Knockemstiff," won the PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction. Pollock's first novel, "The Devil All the Time," was adapted into a film and cemented his reputation for visceral storytelling and unflinching portrayals of troubled characters.

Books by Donald Ray Pollock

2 books available

The Devil All the Time
Donald Ray Pollock
4.1 (20k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In the rural South after WWII, an orphaned son of a disturbed veteran navigates a world of killers, fanatic preachers, and his own violent nature, all while seeking justice and peace.
Knockemstiff
Donald Ray Pollock
4.0 (8k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the desolate town of Knockemstiff, steroid-fueled fathers, incestuous siblings, and psychotic recluses navigate their bleak, interconnected lives with raw resilience.