AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE by Helen Ellis
“The book captures — and warmly lampoons — the scattered nature of modern life. The tales are also catchy, smart and very, very funny….The housewives in her collection share Ellis’s wry sensibility. But as comical as they are — and they are very — these women also have a sly depth. What Ellis has done with her smart satire is very difficult: She’s poking fun but not making fun of her characters. In fact, they are very likable.”
—Julie Klam, The Washington PostBest short stories I read in 2015.
Best book I’ve read in a really long time. Gave it to three different friends. Also got cold feet before giving my last copy away and read it again first.
