"The Night in Question" is a collection of short stories by Tobias Wolff that explore the complex and often fraught relationships between people.
The stories range from the humorous to the tragic and deal with a variety of themes, including love, betrayal, guilt, and redemption. In "Bullet in the Brain," a jaded book critic is unexpectedly shot and reflects on his life in his final moments. In "The Night in Question," a man is forced to confront his past when he runs into an old acquaintance at a party. In "Flyboys," a group of high school students grapple with their desires and fears as they go on a hunting trip with their teacher.
Throughout the collection, Wolff's spare and precise prose captures the nuances and complexities of human behavior. He reveals the ways in which people can surprise and disappoint each other, and the power of memory to haunt and shape our lives. "The Night in Question" is a masterful and haunting work that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the human experience.
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