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Synopses in a Sentence: Short Fiction/Poetry, Shorter Reviews

By: Sage Futrell '26


Want some new literature recommendations? Check out this quick review of spectacular pieces of short fiction and poetry!


dayliGht by Roya Marsh


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The unapologetic experiences of a lesbian Black woman told in riveting free verse – a must-read for its voice and unconventional style.


 

The Only Harmless Great Thing by Brooke Bolander


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Radium girls meet Topsy the electrocuted elephant in a harrowing alternate timeline that will have you hooked from page one.


 

The Perseverance by Raymond Antrobus


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The melancholic musings of a Deaf, British-Jamaican man and his struggles with familial grief, guaranteed to resonate with readers regardless of their own backgrounds.


 

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata


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A bizarre and bittersweet homage to the outsiders of society, this novel follows the antics of a woman pressured to leave her job and marry a man.


 

Igifu by Scholastique Mukasonga


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A beautifully-written debut anthology that focuses on haunting and heart-wrenching narratives from the Rwandan genocide.


Note: this article was republished due to technical errors at 4:51 PM on August 24, 2024. The original publication date is November 6, 2022.

Note: All original images were replaced due to technical errors at 4:51 PM on August 24, 2024.

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