A review by the_dave_harmon
The Best American Short Stories 2007 by Heidi Pitlor, Stephen King

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

this is the 5th Best American Short Stories installment that i've read, and until now they've all been disappointing. i was starting to wonder if i just didnt like Heidi Pitlor's choices; and when i saw that for the 2007 edition Stephen King had also spent the entire year reading stories instead of just choosing from her suggestions i became hopeful. and i was not disappointed at all. which is somewhat surprising considering that i'm not really a fan of King's books these days. these stories are all excellent. i thought these were especially excellent:
My brother Eli
where will you go when your skin cannot contain you?
findings & impressions
the bris
St. Lucy's home for girls raised by wolves