A review by andrejagibese
A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore

5.0

Wonderful! I can tell that her strengths are in short stories because sometimes the book reads as one big short story (or several short stories linked by a common narrator). I like this actually. It means there's an attention to detail and dedication to little moments. less of a focus on linear plot. one gripe, Why doesn't she call a spade a spade, or really-- call Troy what it really is: Madison, WI. I really like books that have a strong connection to place. like real place. and I think that she could have benefited from using Madison as her setting.