T. C. Boyle's "Wild Child"

I've read a good deal of Boyle's oeuvre. I generally enjoy it. I admire his facility with words and rich descriptions. However, I don't find his stories compelling. I think he is best when he deals with a historical account. That sets a frame in which he can show off his talents.

In this book of collected stories, the one story that stands out for me is "Wild Child", a retelling of the story of the feral child, Victor of Aveyron. Of all the stories in this collection, this is the one that resonates with me the best.

I will continue to read Boyle's writings. They are never disappointing. They may not be brilliant. They are "workmanlike" and he is a solid story-teller and wordsmith.