by Ron Hansen
First published 2013
Ron Hansen gathers his fiction from twenty years of writing into one collection. These stories move across different worlds and time periods. Oscar Wilde appears in one tale that involves murder. Other stories examine how dementia affects memory and relationships. Romance threads through several pieces. The collection shows Hansen working with both historical figures and contemporary situations. Each story stands alone while contributing to a larger view of human experience. The writing spans more than two decades of Hansen's career. Topics range from literary figures to medical conditions to love affairs. Hansen treats each subject with careful attention to character and circumstance. The stories explore how people respond to crisis, loss, and unexpected connections.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, character-driven, historical-figures
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
373 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press
Content warnings: mental-illness