“It takes a writer as subtle, compassionate and clear-eyed as Caldwell to track the hidden forces that work upon us, to illuminate our secret selves. This is prose that liberates.”
— CLAIRE KILROY
“One of the finest short-storywriters at work today. These stories are honest, finely nuanced and indelible in their impact.”
— WENDY ERSKINE
“You'll lose yourself in this collection and, most likely, find yourself too. Each story is a masterclass in attentiveness.”
— JAN CARSON
“Caldwell has a glorious skill for creating narratives in which every element works in perfect tandem.”
— SUNDAY TIMES
“One of our best short story writers.”
— THE TIMES
Openings
Year
2024
Pages
215
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Praise
“It takes a writer as subtle, compassionate and clear-eyed as Caldwell to track the hidden forces that work upon us, to illuminate our secret selves. This is prose that liberates.”
— CLAIRE KILROY
“One of the finest short-storywriters at work today. These stories are honest, finely nuanced and indelible in their impact.”
— WENDY ERSKINE
“You'll lose yourself in this collection and, most likely, find yourself too. Each story is a masterclass in attentiveness.”
— JAN CARSON
“Caldwell has a glorious skill for creating narratives in which every element works in perfect tandem.”
— SUNDAY TIMES
“One of our best short story writers.”
— THE TIMES
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