Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers
| "Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Lawrence Watt-Evans | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Publication | |
| Publication date | 1987 |
"Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers" is a science fiction short story by Lawrence Watt-Evans. It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction.
Plot summary[edit]
A young man tells his story about growing up working at a greasy spoon diner near Sutton, West Virginia. Late at night it happened to be a hang-out for unusual travelers from alternate versions of Earth. After being tantalized by descriptions of far-off wonders, the young man begins to dream of hitching a ride in one of the "traveler's" vehicles.
Reception and adaptation[edit]
"Harry's" won the 1988 Hugo Award for Best Short Story, and was nominated for the 1987 Nebula Award for Best Short Story.[1] As of 2019, the short story is in development by Warner Brothers for a movie release.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Title: Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2019-01-30). "Ted Melfi to Direct 'Harry's All Night Hamburgers' For Warner Bros". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
External links[edit]
- Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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