
By far one of the most consistently surprising single authors story collections read so far this year. Bad Dirt ranges from a gritty realism to a magical realism that truly works. I loved this linked collection and Proulx has a truly Dickensian knack for character names. I have been meaning to read Proulx for awhile and was not disappointed. Will definitely be reading more.
#bestof2025
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