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I don’t give short stories enough credit. This was really engaging. Gaitskill draws such a vivid picture of everyday life with striking similes and that really stood out to me!!

“as if they (stories) were exquisite silk prints that she fluttered before Jill’s eyes “

“For days she cherished this fantasy, even as it faded like a favourite rough spot on the inside of her mouth”

nice to read something contemporary that centres the decentring experience of a life lived in a constant state of dissatisfaction in pursuit of outward perfection. cultivating a life always seen from the outside in, a voyeur and an exhibition all at once from one screen to the next . . .

nice to read something contemporary that centres the decentring experience of a life lived in a state of constant dissatisfaction in pursuit of an outward perfection. Cultivating a life seen always from the outside in, a voyeur and an exhibition all at once from one screen to the next . . .

!!! Will read this again soon !!!