The Age
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·1 hour ago
Lauren Groff’s character studies are expertly crafted
Lauren Groff's new short-story collection "Brawler" delivers expertly crafted character studies exploring loss, memory, and unfulfilled desire. Stories telescope ordinary lives across decades, from childhood violence to late-life romantic awakening, with Groff extracting power through layered narration and revealing detail. The collection examines how fantasy and reality shape identity, with characters haunted by possibilities they cannot escape.
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