Looking for critical literature on Richard Ford

[Kyapa]

Hi,

I'm doing some research on American writers and am looking for critical literature about Richard Ford which does not necessarily praise his writing. Personally, I'm a fan of Ford's writing, but I'd like to know what critics who don't like his work think. For example, I remember having read a review which claimed that 'nothing happens' in Ford's short stories. If anyone can help me find this article and others like it, I'd be very grateful.

Thanks!

[sixsmith]

Not sure if it qualifies as 'critical literature' but Alice Hoffman had some less than kind things to say about The Sportswriter in her NYT review. I believe that Ford subsequently shot one of her novels and mailed it to her. So I guess there's a lesson there.

http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/07/13/reviews/6971.html?scp=3&sq=richard%20ford%20alice%20hoffman%20sportswriter&st=cseâ%C2%80%C2%9D