While I consider myself a Jackson fan, I have never read as much of her work as I would like. I will be fixing that soon. These short stories and essays were a great reminder of how strong her voice is. Jackson is a master at writing short stories where even if the world is realistic, something still feels slightly off. And the world isn't always realistic. It can be heightened or simply sinister. She's the best of the best. And this collection also includes essays. Oddly enough I found myself enjoying her essays about family life as much as about anything. There was a humor to them that cam with complete honesty. 
 I am extremely grateful for this collection, and the opportunity to experience more of Jackson's voice.