Annie Proulx

Annie Proulx is the author of eight books, including the novel "The Shipping News" and the story collection "Close""Range". Her many honors include a Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, the Irish Times International Fiction Prize, and a PEN/Faulkner award. Her story "Brokeback Mountain," which originally appeared in "The New Yorker", was made into an Academy Award-winning film. Her most recent book is "Fine Just the Way It Is". She lives in Wyoming.

Annie Proulx book reviews

  • The Shipping News 5 out of 5

    audio book - The Shipping News

    by Bee S, Mar 23, 2012

    This is a darkly comic book....I used to get it from the library to listen to every year - now I've bought my own !
    I listened to it about a week ago and I find it absolutely hilarous every time - I ... read more

  • Close Range: Wyoming Stories 5 out of 5

    Colorful

    by abaddicted, Jan 22, 2009

    The author of these short stories is a master at painting pictures with words -- and uses words carefully, thoughtfully and for the most descriptive impact. She uses her words sparingly - sometimes a ... read more

  • Fine Just the Way It Is: Wyoming Stories 3 5 out of 5

    Annie Proulx Does it Again

    by mc505, Oct 30, 2008

    This woman is such a gifted author. Her economy of words and minimal descriptors create a fascinating setting. read more

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