A review by njmiller04
Mendocino: And Other Stories by Ann Packer

4.0

The short stories in this book are phenomenal! I only wish each story ended on a stronger note, however maybe this was intentional. For each story, you're plopped into a day in the life of different relationship dynamics. The book feels like a close friend telling you the drama she's been having with her boyfriend; your mom recounting her intricate relationship with her family; or a friend telling you her sorrow for her father's death. It's tangible and relatable. It's sad and realistic. Packer has a conversational wit in her writing as if you're speaking with your clever sister. The book was purchased on a whim and I'm glad I stumbled upon it!