Music from a Strange Planet: Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781773860589)

Off-beat, provocative, philosophical, Music from a Strange Planet traces the fault lines of identity and emotional attachment. Grief, tenderness, and longing soak the pages, admitting the reader into the intimate places of the heart: An awkward child envisions herself as a darkling beetle; an unemployed business analyst prefers water-walking over "rebranding" himself; after being kidnapped, a psychologist rejects the idea of marrying herself; and in the squatters' district, a biogenetically-altered couple visits an attic to observe a large cocoon. From the ruins of a dystopian city to the inner self-created landscapes of a coma victim, this unique story collection places characters at the core of their vulnerabilities. With a masterfully crafted tone and a register that ranges from contemplative to comic, the subversive, immersive stories in this collection brim with humanity. Expect your planet to tilt a little to the strange after reading this engaging, vivid and incisive collection of stories.

Author: Barbara Black
ISBN-10: 1773860585
ISBN-13: 9781773860589
Publisher: Caitlin Press
Language: English
Published: 09/07/2021
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.40w x 0.50d