Alyse and I both read and reviewed another title by Eggers, You Shall Know Our Velocity! and had both enjoyed it greatly. The same friend who lent me that book to read dropped off How We Are Hungry a few nights ago. It is a collection of short stories, ranging from about a page long to twenty pages in length.
The subject matter varies greatly, as does the writing style. First person, second person, and third person narratives are all employed. One first "person" is actually told by a dog in "After I Was Thrown in the River and Before I Drowned".
Eggers is addicting. I've only read two book-style works of his, but I was unable to put either one down until the end. His words really shine. In How We Are Hungry, one short story brings back Hand and Pilar, two characters from YSKOV! and briefly mentions the main character as well. I appreciate the continuation. 4 stars
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