num_pages: 274
description: In this haunting, bracing new collection, Dan Chaon shares stories of men, women, and children who live far outside the American Dream, while wondering which decision, which path, or which accident brought them to this place. Chaon mines the psychological landscape of his characters to dazzling effect. Each story radiates with sharp humor, mystery, wonder, and startling compassion. Among the Missing lingers in the mind through its subtle grace and power of language.
language: English
title: Among the Missing
titlecomplete: Among the Missing
genres: Short Stories, Short Story Collection, Dark, Book Club, Literary Fiction, Novels, United States, Literature, Fiction, Contemporary
ratings_count: 2823
places: The United States of America
awards: awardedAt: 978336000000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Fiction, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Society of Midland Authors Award
category: Adult Fiction
publisher: Ballantine Books