Easy for You: Stories

by Shannan Rouss

In this debut collection, Shannan Rouss delivers ten sharply etched stories set against the endless freeways and twinkling lights of Los Angeles. Each one provides a momentary glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of this sprawling space where lines and lives intersect.

We are introduced to the world of a millionaire who plays host to his ex-lover's wedding, a young bulimic woman whose relationship with a chef crumbles over a truffle, a Laurel Canyon housewife whose only confidante is the daughter of her Russian maid, and other stories from the City of Angels.

Filled with heartbreak and humor, Easy for You depicts the universal desire to find something true, and the lengths people will go to connect.

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2010

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so interested in some of the stories and characters that I was sad when they ended! Maybe she'll write a novel about one of them someday?!?

[Tressa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the style of writing but wow, all of the main characters in the stories are awful people.

[Jack Goodstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ten short stories illustrating that material wealth doesn't necessarily bring happiness. Narrators are all stunted in some way: bullemic, unhappy with their spouses, unable to communicate, unable to commit, escaping to alcohol. Most of the time they are left in their own private hells.

[Dorie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping to live vicariously through rich, famous and cosmetically enhanced characters but these Los Angeles based short stories were about regular folks. Not the trashy beach read I was craving, but it was good.

[Emily]

summer read. chick lit.

[Shannanelizabeth]

i'm biased.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent collection of short stories. Very well written. Some of the characters really have stuck with me. I recommend this to anybody.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read. Not especially light or happy stories. But easily read while watching kids play in backyard.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very self-indulgent - each story annoyed me more than the last.

[Carissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

My neighbor found this book on the L...we will see:)