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Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Literary FictionShort Stories
Pages
208
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

James Franco's debut collection, Palo Alto, plunges into the lives of troubled California teenagers. These linked stories explore their experimentation with vices, struggles with family, and descent into nihilism. Experience a raw and vivid portrait of youth on the fringes.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyThought-ProvokingComplex
Coming of AgeMorally GreyRevengeComing of AgeMorally Grey

Genres

Literary Fiction Short Stories

About the author

J
James Franco

James Franco is an actor and filmmaker who writes fiction about the realities of suburban youth. He is best known for his short story collection Palo Alto, which explores the lives of troubled teenagers in California. His writing is direct and focuses on the darker side of coming-of-age.

Characters

James FrancoCameo
All characters in Palo Alto