More Sawn-off Tales
More Sawn-off Tales by David Gaffney, published by Salt in 2013, is a collection of short stories that explores the nuances of human relationships through a blend of humor and poignancy. This UK edition, comprising 146 pages, presents a series of narratives that delve into moments where seemingly trivial actions can lead to significant changes in life. Gaffney’s storytelling captures the essence of awkwardness and disconnection, inviting readers to reflect on the emotional landscapes that shape our interactions.
In these tales, readers will encounter a variety of characters and scenarios that reveal the complexities of existence. From a swimming man discovering glass eyes at the bottom of a river to a couple reassessing their bond over a broken vase, Gaffney illustrates how everyday moments can peel back layers of emotion. The stories feature a zoo with only three animals and a comedian who communicates through smell, showcasing the author’s unique ability to blend the bizarre with the relatable. More Sawn-off Tales offers a vivid exploration of vulnerability and yearning, creating a universe where the mundane intersects with the extraordinary.
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In stories that are laugh out loud funny, cringingly weird and desperately sad., Gaffney introduces the possibility of momentary actions that change everything; a swimming man sees a hundred glass eyes at the bottom of a river; a broken vase causes a couple to re-examine their relationship with the universe; a zoo with only three animals makes a man reconsider his relationship to his surrounding; and a comedian decides to expresses himself through the medium of smell.Relationships begin, stutter, then crash to earth, each mundane transaction peeling away the everyday to reveal a canyon of emotion. Gaffneyâe(tm)s characters are awkward, often disconnected, yet they are also profoundly sympathetic. With great empathy and generosity he reveals the idiosyncrasies, vulnerability, yearning, and twisted systems that governs our lives. In More Sawn-off Tales David Gaffney creates a deliriously lonely, yet lovely universe where strangers hand you their watch and an estranged couple try to communicate through paint colour. An expert miniaturist with the ability to stuff an elephant inside a flea without the insect noticing, Gaffney is like David Shrigley meets Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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