 First edition | |
| Author | Pete Dexter |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Published | 1988 |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Pages | 306 [1] |
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The novel was adapted into a film of the same name. [3]
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