by Richard Russo · Vintage · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099276494
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The Risk Pool is a novel by American author Richard Russo, published in 1998. The story follows Ned Hall as he reflects on his relationship with his father, Sam, a charismatic but irresponsible gambler and womanizer. Through flashbacks and narration, Ned explores the ups and downs of his childhood and youth, marked by the unpredictability and eccentricities of his father. The novel explores themes such as family, identity, memory, and the search for meaning in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
Richard Russo is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher. In 2002, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel Empire Falls. Several of his works have been adapted into television series and movies. He is known for his realistic depictions of rural, small-town life in the Northeastern United States, particularly in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Russo's native Upstate New York.
