I think the darker aspect of my fiction - or anybody's fiction - is by it's very nature somehow easier to talk about

I think the darker aspect of my fiction - or anybody's fiction - is by it's very nature somehow easier to talk about

Richard Russo is a renowned American author known for his insightful and often darkly humorous portrayals of small-town life in the United States. His novels, such as "Empire Falls" and "Nobody's Fool," delve into the complexities of human relationships, the struggles of working-class individuals, and the harsh realities of life in rural America. Russo's fiction often explores the darker aspects of human nature, including themes of loss, betrayal, and the fragility of the human spirit.