Garth Greenwellbooks in chronological order

Garth Greenwell is a contemporary American novelist and poet known for his intensely personal and often unsettling stories, characterized by a meticulous and emotionally resonant prose style. His work frequently explores themes of masculinity, sexuality, trauma, and the complexities of human connection with a distinct, almost claustrophobic, atmosphere. Greenwell’s writing is noted for its lyrical beauty and unflinching examination of difficult subjects, frequently utilizing extended sentences and detailed observations to build a powerful sense of place and character.

Greenwell gained recognition with his debut novel, What Belongs to You (2016), which earned him the British Book Award for Debut of the Year. He has since published Cleanness (2020), a challenging and experimental work, and Small Rain (2024), a critically acclaimed novel that won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. He is also the author of the novella Mitko (2011) and has contributed stories and essays to prominent literary journals.