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An Interview with Ye Chun about “Straw Dogs Of The Universe” – Chicago Review of Books

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An Interview with Ye Chun about “Straw Dogs Of The Universe” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Straw Dogs Of The Universe is a multigenerational epic packed with action and adversity— but its heroes are mere humans, who must rely on luck and grit for a chance to surmount the terror of being a Chinese migrant in 19th century California. Devalued by railroad bosses, enslaved by brothel owners, and hunted down … Read more

At the Edge of the Plausible in “Mothers and Dogs” – Chicago Review of Books

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At the Edge of the Plausible in “Mothers and Dogs” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] An avid reader of the short story will soon learn the basic elements that make the form tick: an irresistible opening line, clearly established characters, a central conflict, well-placed details, a satisfying ending. For the writer, these are more of a hypothesis than a formula. Each element can be elusive in its own way, … Read more