Chris “Silver” Smith

Cardiff, by the Sea shows that Joyce Carol Oates still writes at a sublimely high level -- her seemingly-effortless prose continues to provide a strong foundation for compelling and haunting stories. I guarantee that the notes and atmosphere from at least one of the novellas in her effort here will linger in your mind for days. If you enjoy Oates, this is definitely a book for you. Each story seems to work on multiple levels, demonstrating that Oates will remain considered a grand master of American Fiction!