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PILGRIMS AND OTHER STORIES

BOOK REVIEW: ELIZABETH GILBERT

‘Pilgrims and Other Stories’ is the first published collection of short stories by the highly talented American author Elizabeth Gilbert. Gilbert, who has been described by a critic as having “all the hallmarks of a great writer,” wrote Pilgrims and Other Stories after being inspired by travelling extensively across America after her years at university.

The truly diverse assortment of stories focus on the lives of ordinary American people in locations such as Texas, New York, San Francisco and the Rocky Mountains. The stories are fast-paced and range from the emotional tale of a dying woman looking back on her life, to the sleazy goings-on of a Tennessee strip club. Gilbert writes with a charming, graceful style and evokes sympathy for every character she includes.

The collection has a relaxed style so that it is very enjoyable to read, however Gilbert is still able to include subtle heartbreak and melancholy amongst more upbeat, amusing anecdotes.

‘Pilgrims and Other Stories’ is a critically acclaimed collection of heart-warming, amusing and sympathetic tales of characters found in everyday life. I highly recommend it.

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