Spangled Ruin
Spangled Ruin by Holly Morse, published by Tall Island Press on March 8, 2017, is a collection of short stories that explores a variety of human experiences and relationships. With 162 pages, this edition presents a range of narratives that delve into themes such as intergenerational conflict and sexual politics, while also introducing more unconventional elements like Swedish witches and guinea pigs. Morse’s storytelling showcases her narrative and stylistic versatility, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of human connection.
In these stories, readers will encounter a small-town postal worker who shares a unique bond with a young woman, a Chinese American boy who uses fantasy to navigate challenges, and an outsider artist who provides a fresh perspective on urban life. The narratives blend humor, tragedy, and cosmic elements, reflecting the intricate interplay between personal experiences and broader societal themes. Each story encapsulates the essence of a novel in miniature, inviting readers to engage with the rich tapestry of life through Morse’s imaginative lens.
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A small town postal worker knows more than the young woman at her counter, including what they share; a Chinese American boy draws on fantasy ponies to outmaneuver menace; and an outsider artist teaches an urban lover the benefits of a fish’s perspective. In these stories – sexy, funny, tragic, cosmic — Holly Morse unfurls the rainbow range of her narrative and stylistic talents. While the stories span both familiar themes (intergenerational conflict, sexual politics) and unfamiliar themes (Swedish witches, guinea pigs), they always deliver fresh data on the interplay between interiority and human relatedness. Many of them pass Peter Taylor’s test for the perfect short story: that it include all the elements of a novel in miniature. In the end, they achieve what the best of the genre achieves in the work of its masters from Flannery O’Connor and Alice Munro to TC Boyle and Rebecca Lee: that the whole, real world is implied within a tight, imaginary garden.
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