A review by ejamie77
Normal People Don't Live Like This by Dylan Landis

2.0

This collection of linked short stories made me feel unhealthy. Every character was a train wreck, yet I couldn't look away. I was attracted to this author by her review in NYT of my favorite book of the year so far (Amy Bloom's Lucky Us); Landis did not share my love for the book, but her observations made me want to check out what she was about. Each story held my interest, but the characters and scenarios felt so unrealistic, so hollow, and alienating. At least it was quick. I will happily return this to the library today.