Stories with a strong focus on reading mouths and interpreting voices, relevant for a time when facemasks are coming off. Though this isn’t the main focus, it coats each unrelated story in a relatable primer.
Canoes by Maylis De Kerangal, (List Price: $19, Archipelago, 9781953861962, October 2024)
Reviewed by Ian McCord, Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia