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Most of us are here against our will
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Most of us are here against our will is David Levinson's first published collection of short stoies. The collection consists of nine short stories : * jaguar * the cheerleader's kiss * a perfect day for swimming * lana turner slept here * quite cold in Alaska * things you can expect from your loved ones * Most of us are here against our will * music over fishkill pass * A few words about my son Most of us are here against our will was first published by viking Penguin 2004. Reviews "You could call his style soapy, if it weren't so nuanced and deft. Levinson reminds you that a short story can punch a good deal above its weight" British GQ "In Levinson's tales of dreams and disillusion in Austin, Texas, there is often a lost love, a forgotten formative, mocking the ostensible protagonists as the shadow mocks the flame. The tales are dark, fierce, intense; the Texas shown here is full of atavistic, suburban savagery. This quality, and the bold, swift style, are probably the reasons why these stories have been drenched in a torrent of praise" Independant "Texan tales of an altogether different hue, the stories in Levinson’s debut collection are subtle, involving and often deeply moving. Don’t be dissuaded by the misjudged Jaguar, with which the book begins: it is the only false note. Levinson’s stories, concerning collapsing filial or sexual relationships, grief, and ageing, might sound depressing, but his sureness of structure and graceful phrasing mark him out as a young writer of notable talent." Times Online 
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