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Tobias Wolff’s short story "Bullet in the Brain" was first published in The New Yorker in 1995, and later as part of a collection called The Night in Question
. This was Wolff’s third collection of short stories, known for its tales filled with dark humor and contemplations of life. "Bullet in the Brain" tells the story of Anders, a cynical book reviewer who reflects on a key moment from his childhood after he is shot in the head by a bank robber.Read the full story summary, the full story analysis, and explanations of important quotes from “Bullet in the Brain.”
