Listen up, folks, because we've got a brand new story on our hands with Kristen Roupenian's You Know You Want This. And let me tell you, this ain't your ordinary collection of short stories. No, sir. Roupenian is a master of language, character, and story, weaving tales that feel so damn authentic you'd swear they were true. Don't believe me? Well, trust The New York Times Book Review, who raves about Roupenian's ability to captivate readers with her unpretentious and accessible writing.
But it's not just her stellar writing that sets Roupenian apart. She's got a keen understanding of the human psyche, my friends. Things you always thought you'd learn someday? Well, Roupenian just lays it all out there, making the world a whole lot clearer in the process. Don't take my word for it though, take it from Miranda July, a bestselling author herself, who declares that Roupenian knows things about the human soul that we've been longing to discover.
Now, let's get to the stories themselves. Buckle up, because they're sharp, perverse, dark, and downright bizarre. We've got a couple who's completely obsessed with their friend listening in on their steamy encounters. They start with just the sounds, but eventually, they need him to witness it all. Twisty, right? And then there's the ten-year-old who wishes for "something mean" at her birthday party, only for things to take a sinister turn. Yikes. Oh, and let's not forget about the woman who stumbles upon a book of spells at the library and summons a naked man to fulfill her desires. Intriguing, to say the least.
Roupenian takes us on a journey through various genres and topics, from the mundane to the downright murderous and supernatural. These stories dig deep into the tangled web of gender, sex, and power, unveiling the hidden horrors that women both perpetrate and endure. They'll make your skin crawl, your heart race, and your mind spin. They'll simultaneously draw you in and repel you, shocking and arousing your senses like nothing else. And as you devour this collection, Roupenian points her finger directly at you, daring you to feel uncomfortable, maybe even understood. Because deep down, let's face it, you know you want this.
