Sarah Cole (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Russell Banks
- First Published: 1984
- Type of Plot: Domestic realism
- Time of Work: The late twentieth century
- Setting: Concord, New Hampshire
- Principal Characters: Ron, Sarah Cole
- Genres: Short fiction, Domestic realism
- Subjects: United States or Americans, Love or romance, Sex or sexuality, Twentieth century, New England, Women, Men
- Locales: Concord, NH
The Story
An unusually good-looking young man, Ron is quietly unwinding after work at Osgood's, a small upscale bar, where he is approached by Sarah Cole, the homeliest woman he has ever seen. Acting on a dare from her friends, Sarah introduces herself to Ron. As they converse over drinks, Ron finds himself becoming inexplicably attracted to the lumpish Sarah.
Two days later Ron and Sarah meet again at Osgood's. Though Ron has almost forgotten about their previous encounter, he once more finds himself inexplicably attracted to Sarah and tries to draw her out—to include...
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