“Whispers in the Ear of a Dreaming Ape”

“You know how some short story collections are a parade of same-y stories that feel like someone’s attempt to impress George Saunders? This ain’t that. You get a staggering variety of stories. Weirdly, this book and another favorite from this year both have stories where airplane bathrooms figure prominently. “Nobody Rides For Free” was my personal favorite. Because I like the sick shit.”