Explore the raw, interlinked narratives of Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson. This collection plunges readers into the spiraling life of a young, unnamed protagonist grappling with severe addiction to heroin and alcohol. Through his experiences, Johnson crafts modern-day parables marked by harsh beauty, exploring themes of grief, transcendence, hitting rock bottom, and the constant cycle of being lost and found.

• Interlinked stories focusing on addiction, recovery, and existential searching.
• Features encounters with alienated and confused individuals: sinners, misfits, the lost, and the forgotten.
• A collection renowned for its devastating beauty and unflinching look at bleak lives.

This is the paperback edition published by Granta Books.

• Author: Denis Johnson
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 144 pages
• Dimensions: 126 x 8 x 194mm (12.6 x 0.79 x 19.41 cm)
• ISBN-10: 1803513527
• ISBN-13: 978-1803513522
• Item Weight: 100 g
• Publisher: Granta Books
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026

Discover this acclaimed work of contemporary literary fiction, highly ranked among short stories and literary fiction readers.