taracampbell 's review for:

I'm Not Hungry But I Could Eat by Christopher Gonzalez

5.0

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This collection is at times startling, at times disarming, but always emotionally resonant. The characters in these stories open their souls to us, sharing their vulnerabilities, their disappointments, and their strategies for emotional self defense. In some cases, their motives are laid bare, not for us to judge, but to empathize with. In other cases, we puzzle over their behavior as they reveal themselves through their attempts to shield themselves from a difficult world. Each story is a small, delicious bite of a satisfying meal.