A review by servemethesky
JERKS by Sara Lippmann

5.0

This is one of my favorite short story collections I’ve read in awhile! The stories are super short (5-6 pages for most, I think the longest is maybe 15), which I love. I don’t think any work of literature needs to be long to be good. They really pack a punch and fit well together as they touch on similar themes—motherhood, marriage, loneliness, loss of self, etc. It’s depressing at times, but mostly funny and sharply observant and smart. There are so many great lines in here! Loved it and would highly recommend.