House of Gentle Men, The - Softcover

The House of Gentle Men, in everything from its unforgettable title, its original concept, and its simple, elegant momentum, is an astonishing accomplishment. It has the fateful mood of a myth or a tale, but the people are as real as ourselves and I love it that Kathy Hepinstall knows how to make forgiveness as interesting as hopelessness.--"Gail Godwin..".addictive...The adroitness with which Kathy Hepinstall carries off this surreal premise is all the more impressive given that the novel is the Austin author's first."--"Texas Monthly..".intriguing...lyrical and uniquely descriptive writing...this unusual first novel is definitely thought-provoking." --"Booklist..".lovely lyrical prose..."--"Kirkus Reviews..".this odd but appealing first novel is a disconcerting yet harmonious mix of realistic characters and place, with a fable-like premise...Hepinstall is deft at developing believable personalitites and structuring a moral landscape in which they can find insight to reconnect with their better selves."--"Publishers Weekly"In an assured first novel that demonstrates promising literary talent, Hepinstall gracefully explores issues of guilt, forgiveness, grace, and redemption."--"Library Journal"This is a deeply poetic novel, haunting as a fable, and enormously generous of spirit."--"Austin Chronicle"An imaginative tale of secrets, crimes, forgiveness and redemption."--"Austin American-Statesman"A lyrical tale of sin and redemption with the heart of a fable...beautifully told."--"Atlanta Journal-Constitution"Kathy Hepinstall is an amazing new writer who writes with the authority, power, and control of a seasoned novelist. THE HOUSE OF GENTLE MEN is a tour de force..."--"TerryMcMillan"THE HOUSE OF GENTLE MEN is a richly poetic fable that only a woman could tell. At once modern and timeless, it strikes a chord that will resonate in the heart and mind of the reader long after the last page has been turned...and extraordinary debut."--"Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey"Fresh and provocative, THE HOUSE OF GENTLE MEN shimmers with sensuous prose."--"New Orleans Times-Picayune"THE HOUSE OF GENTLE MEN is an unusual story, dark yet elegant, odd yet endearing, gripping throughout and ultimately life-affirming...will stay with you long after you gently set the book down at its end."--"San Antonio Express News"Though the characters and the storyline in THE HOUSE OF GENTLE MEN are compelling--addictive, even--so, too, is Hepinstall's writing style, especially her imagery."--"Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal..".haunting and poetic...beautifully written."--"Hilton Head Island Packet"This stunning first novel is not forgettable."--"Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

At a mystical house where women can find tenderness and men can redeem themselves for past violence, Justin realizes that as his relationship with Charlotte grows, he must confess that he is one of the men who took part in an attack on her. A first novel. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.