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Apr 28, 2017nbradley2 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
George Saunders is one of the most noteworthy writers of today. Saunders has an obvious passion for the art and craft of writing. Aspiring writers should pay attention to how Saunders develops voice, point of view, positions of power, prose rhythm, and character-- in addition to how tight his writing is (no bloviated narrative here!). Many of the short stories in this collection would be eternally useful texts to use in creative writing classes ("Victory Lap" is often used in such classes). George Saunders may be of particular interest to fans of Tobias Wolff and Denis Johnson. As Saunders' writing is usually rich with controversial and disturbing subject matter, readers who prefer clean and wholesome writing probably won't have a fun time with this text. But for those who revel in hilarious takes on the absurd, complex, difficult, and alarming aspects of human life, this collection is a must-read.