Andrés Neuman, Trans. by Nick Caistor and Lorenza Garcia
MixedBookslutIn the new short story collection The Things We Don't Do, Andrés Neuman takes us across the spectrum, through the quotidian. And in those passing, everyday details that fill our lives, we meet people from nearly every walk of life... And Neuman takes us in and out of these stories and worlds with a casual grace. From crime drama to the equivalent of a romantic comedy, he is able to switch it up while maintaining a self-assurance that the reader can rely on ...but I find myself coming back to this question time and time again: Where does the short story belong? ...I find myself wondering, why is this one book? What are all of these stories crammed into a single volume? What are they doing together? ...this is a marvelous showcase of Neuman's abilities and potential. But please keep in mind: in the end, this is just a sampler. It is enough to spark your curiosity, though will probably coming up short of a fully satisfying reading experience.
