We Live in Water (7)

Author

Jess Walter

Genre

Short Stories, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, American Literature

Synopsis

A stunning collection of short stories that explores the lives of desperate, hopeful people struggling to stay afloat in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. From small-time criminals to disillusioned dreamers, Jess Walter captures the raw humanity of characters navigating addiction, poverty, broken relationships, and the search for redemption. These interconnected tales reveal the beauty and tragedy of ordinary lives lived on society's margins.