This is a terrific story. I was prepared, at first, for overt political commentary, but the story is so layered, so plainly rendered, unwrapping gradually (ambivalently, lovingly) like Samantha's headwrap. The author gives the reader a series of clear scenes and allows them to understand it as they must. How much can/should/must possession matter? Of land, or another person? Is either even possible, desirable, doable?
What a great reminder that top-notch fiction isn't about politics, its about people.
I absolutely loved this story–I laughed out loud several times. The author has a gift for building real, sympathetic characters that we want to spend time with on the page, but would never, ever want to get a beer with in real life. I'd love to read a whole novel told in this voice.
This is a terrific story. I was prepared, at first, for overt political commentary, but the story is so layered, so plainly rendered, unwrapping gradually (ambivalently, lovingly) like Samantha's headwrap. The author gives the reader a series of clear scenes and allows them to understand it as they must. How much can/should/must possession matter? Of land, or another person? Is either even possible, desirable, doable?
Thanks for reading, Michael. And for the thoughtful note.
Agree with you.
What a great reminder that top-notch fiction isn't about politics, its about people.
I absolutely loved this story–I laughed out loud several times. The author has a gift for building real, sympathetic characters that we want to spend time with on the page, but would never, ever want to get a beer with in real life. I'd love to read a whole novel told in this voice.
Loving The kesef
I feel like I've met a handful of wandering Gordons...hate the concept of permanence yet are always stuck and treading
Great read! A Realtor who is unsure how to navigate the properties of his personal life. Love the line: “This isn’t the scenario he imagined.”
Get over it, dude. The inner workings of the Brooklyn millennial mind are sacred.
Can you imagine if the line "White people love vegetation" named any other race?
meh
That Gordon, right? Doesn't seem particularly enthused by his circumstances. Almost robotic shallow-rooted beliefs.