First published 1977
The protagonist moves through his workday in a large office building. He sits at his desk, handles paperwork, and interacts with colleagues and supervisors. The routine weighs on him as he processes forms, attends meetings, and follows corporate procedures. His thoughts drift between the tasks at hand and his life outside the office walls. Small frustrations accumulate throughout the day. He watches coworkers navigate the same systems and hierarchies. The fluorescent lights buzz overhead as he completes assignments and waits for five o'clock. Dixon captures the texture of white-collar labor and the mental space it occupies. The man's internal world runs parallel to his professional obligations, creating tension between what he must do and what he wants to feel.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: internal-conflict, mundane-life
Paperback · Street Fiction Press