The Story Game

As seen in The New York Times Book Review

“Hypnotic, wise, and thunderously innovative.”—T Kira Madden

“A powerful work of art and healing.”—Jaquira Díaz

In the humid dark of a eucalyptus-scented room, a woman named Hui lies on a mattress telling stories about herself to her listener, a little girl. She talks about her identity as the child of an immigrant, her feelings about being in a mixed-race marriage, her opinions on mental health. But as her stories progress, it becomes clear a volati...