by Roxane Gay
First published 2017
In this searing short story collection, Roxane Gay's "Difficult Women" lays bare the raw, messy lives of women fighting to survive in a brutal world. From a young widow struggling with grief to a pair of college friends haunted by a dark encounter, these unforgettable characters face domestic abuse, sexual assault, and other traumas - yet find moments of grace, intimacy, and hope amidst the darkness. Lyrical and immersive, Gay's stories capture the courage and resilience of women who refuse to be broken.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, contemporary, womens-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: resilience, survival
272 pages · Paperback · Grove Press
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, sexual-assault