The First Person and Other Stories

From the acclaimed, award-winning author of the bestselling Hotel World comes this stunning collection of stories set in a world of everyday dislocation, where people nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love.

These tales are of ordinary but poignant beauty: at the pub, strangers regale each other with memories of Christmases past; lovers share tales over dinner about how they met, their former lovers, and each other; a woman even tells a story to her fourteen-year-old self.

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 01/12/2010
ISBN: 9780307454850
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.18w x 0.71d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 01/31/2010 pg. 20