The Law of Falling Bodies by Duff Brenna

reviewed by Liam Mac Sheoinin

Originally published on January 29, 2008

The Law of Falling Bodies, Duff Brenna’s brilliant new novel, is set in Minnesota during the Vietnam War. It opens with its protagonist, Virgil Foggy, lopping off the heads of dozens of chickens in the so-called killing field of the family farm in Foggy Meadow. Only fourteen, but Virgil is proficient at slaughter. As the [...]