Because They Wanted To- Mary Gaitskill

A firm Phlox favourite, Mary Gaitskill’s writing is sharp, lyrical and even with the passing of 20 years since it’s last publication still feels edgy. ‘Because They Wanted To’ is pure Gatskill- a collection of short stories focusing on the messy, marshy world of the complexities that exist been lovers, friends and families.

Each perfectly formed little story is a mass of desires, longings, fears and hopes, with a dash of dry humour for good measure