A collection of 15 stories blending fairy tales, folklore, and magic realism, exploring modern life through surreal and imaginative worlds.
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A collection of 15 stories blending fairy tales, folklore, and magic realism, exploring modern life through surreal and imaginative worlds.
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The New York Times bestselling author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, a Richard and Judy bookclub pick, returns with a wonderful collection of enchanting, strange and magical stories. In this collection, Bender's unique talents sparkle brilliantly in stories about people searching for connection through love, sex and family - while navigating the often painful realities of their lives. A woman plays out a prostitution fantasy with her husband in 'The Red Ribbon' and finds she cannot go ...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Brief moments of violence; not graphic or pervasive.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes; not central.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate magical elements tied to folklore and fairy tales; not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Subtle social commentary on modern life; not overt or dominant.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of emotional suffering; not graphic or central.
Other
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