A review by nutmegan
Among the Missing: Stories by Dan Chaon

dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Among the Missing. Was literally so excited for this. Was totally invested after the first two short stories, but around the fourth I made a sad discovery. I feel like all the female characters are written to be hysterical, cold and paranoid women, and the men are overly-rational and constantly confused about the actions of the women. Extremely disappointed that the author is not meta-aware of his misogyny. 2 stars, 3 on a good day just because the first two stories.