Deborah Eisenberg's deeply etched and mysterious stories focus on individuals grappling with dislocations, ironies, and compromises levied by ordinary reality and the vivid, troubling worlds her characters inhabit. With lyrical and gleaming prose, Eisenberg pries open daily life to explore the hidden mechanisms of human behavior.
“Eisenberg is an influential presence in contemporary short fiction with her strong portrayals of characters dealing with the confusion of modern life.” — Library Journal
