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A review by meghan111
All the Names They Used for God by Anjali Sachdeva
5.0
Each story in this collection is a complete little universe. Spanning a multitude of different settings and characters, each of the nine stories takes you on a journey of transformation. From a man on a commercial fishing vessel who sees a mermaid, to a woman fascinated by a cave she discovers near her home, each story verges on feeling post-apocalyptic while also clearly maintaining a link with our reality. The most unforgettable may be "Manus," set in a world where aliens have conquered earth and are now forcing humans to have their hands removed and replaced with metal tines. It is so strange and yet so resonant.
For 2019, my reading goal has been to read one story each night before bed - this new routine has made the last part of each day a more pleasurable and calm time, and I feel like I am taking better care of myself. If you want to enjoy the feeling of finishing something, if you are bogged down trying to complete a book that just won't end, or if you are sick of 800-page doorstop novels, I suggest trying a a short story collection by a contemporary author!
For 2019, my reading goal has been to read one story each night before bed - this new routine has made the last part of each day a more pleasurable and calm time, and I feel like I am taking better care of myself. If you want to enjoy the feeling of finishing something, if you are bogged down trying to complete a book that just won't end, or if you are sick of 800-page doorstop novels, I suggest trying a a short story collection by a contemporary author!