About the Book

In these energetic, exhilarating stories, Ali Smith portrays a world of everyday dislocation, where people nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love. In "Astute Fiery Luxurious," a misdelivered package throws the life of a couple into disarray. A boy's unexplained illness in "I Know Something You Don't Know" drives his mother to seek guidance from homeopathic healers, with inconclusive results. In "The Child," an unnervingly mature young boy voices offensive humor that genteel society would rather not acknowledge. And a confident older woman meets her awkward fourteen-year-old self in "Writ" but can't figure out how to guide her-or even whether she should.
As Smith explores the subtle links between what we know and what we feel, she creates an exuberant, masterly collection that is packed full of ideas, humor, nuance, and compassion. Ali Smith and the short story are made for each other.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 224 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Pantheon Books (Jan. 31st, 2009)

ISBN-10: 0307377717

ISBN-13: 9780307377715

Dimensions: 6.04 x 8.50 x 0.92 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.79 lbs

• Categories: Single Author Short Stories