Richard Russo

Richard Russo is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher. In 2002, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel Empire Falls.

Books by Richard Russo

3 books available

Empire Falls
Richard Russo
3.9 (110k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the fading factory town of Empire Falls, a resigned burger-flipper navigates the comedic and heartbreaking wreckage of his past, present, and the overbearing matriarch who owns everything, including his destiny.
Straight Man
Richard Russo
4.0 (24k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
An English department chairman navigates a week of academic absurdity, family chaos, and personal crises, all while trying to keep his career intact.
Bridge of Sighs
Richard Russo
3.8 (21k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the fading industrial town of Thomaston, an aging optimist confronts his family's complex legacy and the ghosts of his past as he prepares for a life-altering trip and unravels the mysteries of his lifelong friendships.