PositiveNew Orleans ReviewThe Office of Historical Corrections addresses the complexity of grief while also exploring issues of race, the stripping of Black culture and history, and sex through a woman’s perspective ... Each story except for the last is told in a third person perspective. This allows for readers to interpret each story from a different lens, yet Evans’ quick-witted voice unifies each narration. Aside from trauma, another theme heavily discussed is the use of sex as a means of escaping grief ... effortlessly blends the impact of trauma into what otherwise may be seen as a mundane story ... Originally, I was critical of the endings of each chapter because they felt unfinished and left endless questions unanswered. However, as I continued reading, I realized that Evans most likely intended for the audience to feel a lack of closure.
