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Patrick deWitt's Dodge City Novel
Patrick deWitt's new novel Dodge City explores draft-dodging chaos in 1960s America with dark humor and emotional depth.
In brief
Patrick deWitt's new novel Dodge City explores draft-dodging chaos in 1960s America with dark humor and emotional depth. Patrick deWitt's Dodge City follows a 1960s draft-dodging university dropout navigating Vietnam War tensions and personal turmoil. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Patrick deWitt's literary style
Patrick deWitt is known for blending low-key humor with serious storytelling in his novels.
Sisters Brothers success
His 2011 Booker-nominated novel The Sisters Brothers redefined western fiction with neurotic hitmen.
Dodge City novel
Dodge City, deWitt’s sixth novel, follows a draft-dodging university dropout named Lee Clarke in 1960s America.
Lee Clarke's journey
Lee Clarke drives a new Jaguar to escape Vietnam War tensions and personal turmoil across the U.S. and Canada.
Dewitt's personal connection
DeWitt’s father was a draft dodger who fled California for Canada after receiving his draft notice.
Modern relevance
DeWitt notes today’s chaos south of the border feels more degraded and covertly dangerous than his 1960s setting.
The key point
Patrick deWitt's Dodge City follows a 1960s draft-dodging university dropout navigating Vietnam War tensions and personal turmoil.
