Safely Gathered in
“Safely Gathered In” by Sarah Schofield is a collection of short stories published by Comma Press in 2021. This edition, written in English and spanning 180 pages, explores themes of grief and disconnection through a variety of narratives. The stories delve into the complexities of human emotions, showcasing characters grappling with loss and the peculiar ways they navigate their experiences.
Readers will find a range of poignant scenarios, from a woman irritated by her deceased husband’s persistent emails to a taxidermist contemplating the preservation of a client. Schofield’s work examines how both manmade and natural objects can symbolize deeper emotional struggles. The collection invites reflection on the surreal aspects of life and the unsettling questions surrounding the things we choose to gather, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in fiction that addresses the intricacies of human relationships and the impact of loss.
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A woman grows increasingly annoyed by her husband’s emails, offering advice and reminders even months after his death… A taxidermist dreams of preserving one of his clients after she takes him out for a coffee… A grieving nurse is troubled by her daughter’s fascination with the Iron Lady… In Safely Gathered In, Sarah Schofield probes at the heart of what forms us and what we, in turn, form. The stories collected here expose the spaces that words often fail to reach and examine how objects–both manmade and natural–can reflect the darkest manifestations of grief and disconnection. From the child acting out a family betrayal in the comfort of her dolls house, to the sister making wind-up toys from the dead birds she finds on her doorstep, this debut collection ventures into the surreal and delivers a sense of unease that leaves us questioning why we gather the things we do.
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