Trisha ReadyinThe ShortformI was a Cowboy for Denis Johnson One NightAngels was the first Denis Johnson novel I read — it’s still my favorite. The book centers on a woman escaping an abusive marriage with…·1 min read·Mar 3, 2022--1--1
Dashell HauensteinIn response to various Denis Johnson’s “Jesus’ Son” excerptsDundun’s revelation comes when he realizes McInnes dies. His demeanor on the situation shifts from his unique brand of caring into…7 min read·Dec 8, 2020----
LuvReading The Largesse of the Sea Maiden“Very often I sold my blood to buy wine. Because I’d shared dirty needles with low companions, my blood was diseased. I can’t estimate how…2 min read·Mar 6, 2019----
Sarai CapaelDenis Johnson’s “Shoppers Carried by Escalators into the Flames”By Sai Corson [2002?]3 min read·Oct 4, 2018----
Riot MaterialMaiden Voyage at Tale’s End: Denis Johnson’s Final MasterworkThe Largesse of the Sea Maiden Reviewed by John Biscello2 min read·Apr 5, 2018----
Brent GohdeTaste paste: on curiosity unburdened and experience unfetteredOne of my favorite podcasts, the BBC’s “In Our Time,” recently aired an episode on Moby Dick, putting its writing and publication in…7 min read·Dec 13, 2017--1--1
Curt EriksenThe Laughing Monsters — Curt EriksenOctober 16, 2017 — Fiction4 min read·Oct 16, 2017----
Robert MartinA Few Books Denis Johnson Wanted you to ReadIt’s still strange to me that Denis Johnson is no longer around. His books were celebrated for their vivacity, for their celebration of…5 min read·Jul 11, 2017--1--1