A review by jessalynn_librarian
After Rain: Stories by William Trevor

3.0

However well written they may be (and these were excellent), a short story is still a short story. And short stories often feel either depressing, unsatisfying, or both. These fell into the depressing camp, but were as satisfying as a depressing story can be. The characters were fascinating, and I loved his use of place, and a few of them had that haunting quality of the fine short story. But every single one was depressing. I don't need them to be all happy-go-lucky with a blissful ending, but I enjoy the occasional note of hope or happy ending. Sure, there were moments of happiness, little glimpses of beauty, some lovely characters - but then the ending would thump down on you. So, if you're looking for some high quality but downer short stories, this is the book for you!