Sometimes a Great Notion

Ken Kesey's second novel, praised by Charles Bowden as one of the essential American works of the last fifty years, is a vivid and mythic portrayal of a small Oregon lumber town embroiled in a bitter strike. Centered around the resilient Stamper family, the story explores themes of rivalry and betrayal with the depth and impact of Greek tragedy. Published by Penguin Classics, this work continues Kesey's legacy of powerful storytelling rooted in American life.