I enjoyed this collection, I think a couple of stories might have zoomed right over the top of my head though. The stories were varied, and so…honest. I could see most of these situations happening in real life.
The characters were great too. I'll remember a few of them for quite a while.
I recommend it if you're into short stories, and even if you're not it's pretty good.

ps. It was the only Giller Prize nominee this year that appealed to me, which is why I read it, and I'm glad I did.

Sarah Selecky visited the store I worked at one morning to talk about her book. The question I posed to her was: Would you consider writing a full-length novel? Her response (along these lines): Eventually, but right now I'm more comfortable writing short stories and will likely continue to do so.

Good for readers and the publishing world because she is a talented short story writer! Her stories are very Canadian - local settings, people you know and live with, activities you have partook in or know of happening around. Her characters are a good mix of male and female, varying in ages, and relatable in every single way.

While there were some stories that I wasn't too keen on, hits shadowed misses. Her stories will move you, humour you, and strike all the right chords. Keep Selecky in mind, she will be around with more to impress.

A great collection: believable characters, rich details, and plots that are easy to get into. I'll be keeping Selecky's book in the favourites section of my bookshelf.

This is a fantastic collection of short stories. I highly recommend this author - she will be one of Canada's biggest literary stars in the not-so-distant future!