Anne Carson’s finest book yet, in a genre all its own. These pieces have Carson’s iconic flair for classical motifs and absurdity, mingling with several heart-wrenching stories. If you’ve never read Anne Carson, I feel that of all her books, this is the place to start. If you’re a verifiable Carson-iac, you’ll be astounded, moved, and deeply in love with these stunningly original and brilliant stories & poems.
Wrong Norma by Anne Carson, (List Price: $17.95, New Directions, 9780811230346, February 2024)
Reviewed by Emily Tarr, Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama