Ron Rash is an author and poet from western North Carolina, and I read most of this story collection during a visit to the region. Rash's stories are well written with clear narrative structure, and were perfect for reading on vacation.
But, I have to say that none of them surprised me or attempted anything other than straightforward literary short fiction. I didn't get a particularly strong sense of place, nor would I have guessed that Rash is a poet.
In short, Something Rich and Strange is enjoyable but generic. Since Rash is a Southern short story writer, reviewers compare him to Flannery O'Conner. I've read Flannery O'Conner and you, sir, are no Flannery O'Conner.
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