Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass
Set in a small Ohio town in the 1890s, the novel revolves around the enigmatic character Brackett Omensetter, a man whose mere presence seems to affect those around him in profound and inexplicable ways. The story is narrated from the perspectives of three different characters: the town's eccentric and paranoid physician, a reverend tormented by his lack of faith, and a local man who becomes obsessed with Omensetter. The narrative explores themes of religion, morality, and the nature of luck and fate.
The 2527th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 305
- Words
- 117,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 82nd on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)