Brawler

Each story in Lauren Groff's electric collection stands alone - bold, agile, and powerful - yet together they resonate. Spanning the 1950s to today, and from New England to Florida to California, nine tales explore the ceaseless struggle between the dark and light within us. From a young carer to a volatile swimmer and a grieving mother, flawed characters strive to do right. Precise and provocative, Brawler exposes the fault lines between love and fear, compassion and violence.