A review by auroralibrialis
The First Person and Other Stories by Ali Smith

5.0

The first story in this collection is a short story about short stories and includes a collection of quotes about the short story from famous writers. So meta, so clever, a short story lover's dream. The Third Person, Fidelo & Bess, The Second Person, Writ and The First Person were my favorites. They're all little treasures that bend the rules for what a short story is and should be while subverting all your expectations. At times like listening in on someone else's private conversation, at times like slipping into someone else's dreams. Smith is a master of dialogue, of tone, of form. I'm so excited to explore more of her works.