A Disorder Peculiar to the Country Author:Ken Kalfus Joyce and Marshall each think the other is killed on September 11?and must swallow their disappointment when the other arrives home. As their bitter divorce is further complicated by anthrax scares, suicide bombs, and foreign wars, they suffer, in ways unexpectedly personal and increasingly ludicrous, the many strange ravages of our time. In thi... more »s astonishing black comedy, Kalfus suggests how our nation's public calamities have encroached upon our most private illusions.« less
A unique plot line that had me turning pages until the end. I loved the realistic, honest portrayal of the characters. I will definitely be picking up another book by Kalfus.