Denis Johnson

Start here: Train Dreams (2002)

A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 One of The Economist's 2011 Books of the Year One of NPR's 10 Best Novels of 2011 From the National Book Award-winning author Denis Johnson (Tree of Smoke) comes Train Dreams, an epic in miniature, and one of Johnson's most evocative works of fiction.

Common questions about Denis Johnson

What is Denis Johnson best known for?

Denis Johnson is best known for Train Dreams, published in 2002 with 67 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of Denis Johnson's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Denis Johnson written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Denis Johnson, published between 2002 and 2004. The most popular are Train Dreams and Tree of Smoke.

Which Denis Johnson book should I read first?

Train Dreams is the usual place to start: it is Denis Johnson's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.

What genres does Denis Johnson write?

Denis Johnson's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Fiction, Historical and History.