If there's an enduring theme in my work, it's probably the effects of class on American life. Richard Russo americanclasseffect Change image and share on social
Even at its most perceptive, sociology deals in abstractions. Richard Russo abstractiondealperceptive Change image and share on social
A couple years ago, the novelist Russell Banks told me he was reading the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. I asked why. He said, 'Because I've always wanted to and am tired of having my reading assigned.' I thought it was a marvelous declaration of independence. Richard Russo agoancientask share on social
I think the darker aspect of my fiction-or anybody's fiction-is by its very nature somehow easier to talk about. Richard Russo aspectdarkeasy Change image and share on social
America has always been a nation of small places, and as we lose them, we're losing part of ourselves. Richard Russo americalosenation Change image and share on social
Movies have to handle time very efficiently. They're about stringing scenes together in the present. Novels aren't necessarily about that. Richard Russo efficientlyhandlemovie Change image and share on social
Some authors have a very hard time understanding that in order to be faithful to the spirit of the book, it's almost always impossible to remain faithful to the text. You have to make changes. Richard Russo authorbookfaithful Change image and share on social
I read pretty voraciously. If it's good, I don't care what it is. Richard Russo caregoodpretty Change image and share on social
I suppose all writers worry about the well running dry. Richard Russo runspin-drysuppose Change image and share on social
It's no secret that in my books I'm trying to make the comic and the serious rub up against each other just as closely and uncomfortably as I can. Richard Russo bookcloselycomic Change image and share on social
