A review by jdcorley
Dis Mem Ber by Joyce Carol Oates

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Oates' incisive observation of cruelty - specifically, gendered cruelty - makes these stories a sharp set of lovely teeth, ready to bite down. A vicious parody of airline safety announcements is a bit less insightful. She must have had a tough trip!