The Office of Historical Corrections: A Novella and Stories

by Danielle Evans

Book Overview

WINNER OF THE 2021 JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE

A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR

An O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2020

FINALIST FOR THE STORY PRIZE

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE

ONE OF THE NEW YORKER BOOK CRITIC'S FAVORITE FICTION OF THE YEAR

"Sublime short stories of race, grief, and belonging . . . an extraordinary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594487332
• ISBN13: 9781594487330
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

A For Sure Read for Short Story Fans

Short stories are not necessarily my thing, and that fact definitely affects my rating of this book overall. That being said, the last three short stories in this collection were nothing short of excellent. They were truly amongst the best I have ever read. The titular Novella could have been a decent 40 pages shorter and would have retained the same effect in my opinion, but it was still good. I think this is a must read for short story fans who enjoy short stories dealing heavily with issues of race, grief, and misconceptions. A lot of the stories deal with communication and the lack thereof, and the characters are often times flawed and unlovable, which just add to their journeys. The plots are jarring and shock-inducing in the best and worst ways. Definitely read the trigger warnings before picking it up, but it’s certainly worth a read.