Daddy

The eagerly awaited collection of stories "Daddy" is a worthy successor to Emma Cline's debut "The Girls."

In their home in Southern California, Linda and John are anxiously anticipating the arrival of their children. It could be an idyllic family celebration—if it weren't for the ghosts of anger and sadness. Emma Cline writes about men trapped in painstakingly constructed self-images, about women searching for the thrill of crossing boundaries, and about fathers haunted by the past. "Daddy" is a sparkling psychogram of our present: stories about the ongoing contradictions in our relationships, the struggle against the male gaze, and the exploration of femininity. Following her stunning debut "The Girls," Emma Cline once again demonstrates the full range of her talent.