In the Event of Contact

Name: In the Event of Contact
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SKU: 9781950539260
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Stories

By Ethel Rohan

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In the Event of Contact by Ethel Rohan is a thought-provoking collection of stories that explores themes of longing, loss, and the complexities of human connection. Each narrative delves into the lives of characters who navigate emotional landscapes shaped by silence, trauma, and the desire for touch. The book captures the poignant and often messy nature of relationships and personal healing.
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You might enjoy this collection if you are captivated by deeply emotional and compelling short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the longing for connection. The book offers a poignant examination of adversity and personal growth, making it a great choice for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives with layers of introspection and subtle revelations.

In the Event of Contact

Irish author delivers stories of the necessity and abuse of connection, and the persistence of wonder.

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Selected and Most Anticipated Lists: BuzzFeed, The Millions, BITCH Magazine, The Rumpus, The Irish Times, BUSTLE, Entropy Magazine, BIG OTHER Magazine, Bay City News Foundation, 7x7 Magazine

In the Event of Contact chronicles characters profoundly affected by physical connection, or its lack. Among them, a scrappy teen vies to be the next Sherlock Holmes; an immigrant daughter must defend her decision to remain childless; a guilt-ridden woman is haunted by the disappearance of her childhood friend; a cantankerous crossing guard celebrates getting run over by a truck; an embattled priest with dementia determines to perform a heroic, redemptive act, if he can only remember how; and a young girl navigates crippling aversion to touch, even from her sisters.

Amidst backgrounds of trespass and absence, the indelible characters of In the Event of Contact seek renewed belief in themselves, recovery, and humanity.

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In the Event of Contact by Ethel Rohan is highly praised for its eloquent exploration of human connection and emotional landscapes. Critics appreciate Rohan's sensitivity to themes of longing and loss, alongside her ability to depict hard-won resilience. The collection is noted for its insight into the complexities of human relationships, with an emphasis on the spaces between connection and isolation. Rohan's stories are recognised for their cultural depth and meticulous crafting, making the collection a compelling read that resonates with the loneliness and desires of its characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781950539260

Publisher: Dzanc Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Dzanc Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Collections

Ethel Rohan Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Ethel Rohan is the author of In the Event of Contact, winner of the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize (2021). Her debut novel The Weight of Him (St. Martin's Press and Atlantic Books, 2017) was an Amazon, Bustle, KOBO, and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book, and was shortlisted for the Reading Women Award. She is also the author of the story collections Goodnight Nobody and Cut Through the Bone, the former longlisted for the Edge Hill Prize and the latter longlisted for the Story Prize. Her work has appeared widely, including The New York Times, World Literature Today, The Washington Post, PEN America, Tin House, Guernica, and more. Raised in Ireland, she lives in San Francisco where she is a member of the Writers Grotto.