First published 2018
A failed poet, envious of others' wealth, becomes an embezzler. A clavichordist's artistic dreams collapse under family obligations. A sexually confused college freshman's train encounter leads to self-revelation. These intimate stories capture characters in the midst of personal and national crises, their dreams and constraints colliding in poignant moments.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, slice-of-life
304 pages · Paperback · HARPER COLLINS