Daddy by Emma Cline

Daddy by Emma Cline

In this arresting collection of short stories, Emma Cline, author of The Girls, turns her signature sharp lens onto the intricate, often disconcerting dynamics simmering within families and relationships. Daddy navigates the hidden spaces between parents and children, partners, and friends, exposing the subtle power plays, unspoken resentments, and quiet cruelties that lie beneath the surface of everyday life. From aging patriarchs grappling with their fading influence to young people observing the confusing actions of the adults around them, Cline masterfully dissects moments of vulnerability and flawed connection with precise, unsettling prose, revealing the complex truths of the domestic world.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the electric prose and keen psychological insight of acclaimed author Emma Cline in a compelling short story format. Be captivated by unflinching explorations of power, intimacy, and the often-unsettling complexities of modern family life. Appreciate nuanced, sharp-eyed stories that linger long after reading, revealing hidden truths about human connection and disconnection.