First published 1989
Ellen Gilchrist delivers fourteen distinct stories that showcase her range across different characters and settings. Each tale stands alone while contributing to a larger portrait of human experience. The collection demonstrates why Gilchrist earned both the American Book Award for fiction and recognition as a major literary voice of her era. Her characters face moments of decision, conflict, and revelation that expose the complexities beneath ordinary surfaces. Gilchrist writes with precision and clarity, creating stories that work equally well read silently or spoken aloud. The collection balances literary sophistication with accessibility, appealing to both critics and general readers. These stories reveal an author willing to explore difficult territory while maintaining genuine warmth toward her characters and their struggles.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, american-fiction, 20th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study
Period: 20th-Century
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