Barbara the Slut and Other People

ââ?¬Ë?Astonishing ââ?¬â?? one of those rare books that manages to be both poignant and hilarious. The last time we had a debut this big was Junot DÃ?­az with ââ?¬Ë?Drownââ?¬â?¢. Holmes is a major talent.ââ?¬â?¢ Philipp Meyer A fresh, honest, and darkly funny debut collection about family, friends, and lovers, and the flaws that make us most human.