A review by cathy_messier
We Don't Know What We're Doing by Thomas Morris

funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

I recently realized that even though I only read a few short story collections a year, they tend to become my favorite reads of the year (in 2022, I only read two short story collections, and they *both* made my top 5 list out of the 59 books I read!). Therefore, I made a resolution to read way more short story collections in 2023 and I’m so glad that I started with this one, which made me feel completely validated in my decision. If you enjoy short stories that are a bit melancholy, quite funny, and cathartic to read (though not in a heavy handed way), I recommend this lovely book about people navigating life in a small town in South Wales called Caerphilly. I’m so glad to have discovered this author (thanks to the wonderful Jen Campbell’s recommendation on Booktube), and I’m excited to continue reading everything Thomas Morris writes from now on.