Literary genre, and the name of your second theme this year, which is characterized by writers from the U.S. who leave out all unimportant information and words
What is "American Minimalism"?
100
Love story about an alcoholic who decides to drink himself to death in "Sin City"
What is "Leaving Las Vegas"?
200
Very famous american author who wrote "Indian Camp" and "Three Shots", and was known as quite the adventurer and macho-man.
Who is Ernest Hemmingway?
200
American comedian who misses the good old days when alcohol tasted bad, so you had to like the taste of it, or make a "whiskey face"
Who is Denis Leary?
300
(Very) Short story about a couple waiting for a train, where the landscape becomes a symbol of the problem (abortion) they are afraid to discuss openly.
What is "Hills Like White Elephants"?
300
Word used to describe an alcoholic beverage or drink which tastes sweet like candy
What is an "alco-pop"?
400
Theory about writing which dictates that you should leave out all unnecessary words (such as adjectives and adverbs) and only tell what is happening "above" the surface
What is "The Iceberg Theory"
400
Documentary by Cherry Healey about women's drinking habits at different ages
What is "Drinking with the girls"?
500
American author who looks at the backside of the American Dream in "Tell the Women We're Going" and "So Much Water So Close To Home"
Who is Raymond Carver
500
Term that describes drinking large amounts of alcohol over a very short period of time