They Didn't Know What to Say

By: Sigriddaughter, Beate

In these stories of surprise and bafflement, everyday protagonists meander through what they see as fixed realities with justified expectations-until the door opens to the unexpected: a pregnant woman ponders her husband making love to a former lover for old times sake; an unpleasant birthday present unsettles an otherwise happy bride; a girl making a wreath for her grandfather's grave is accused of vanity. Drawing upon the many misunderstandings, inadvertent injuries, and clashing concepts of how things are supposed to be, Sigriddaughter delivers a powerful portrayal of the inevitable disconnect between people that often leaves us astonished and shaken.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 196984907X
• ISBN13: 9781969849077
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Half Inch Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"