Mary Robison

Mary Robison is an American short story writer and novelist known for her minimalist style. She has been a professor at various universities and has received several awards for her work, including the Rea Award for the Short Story.

Books

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  1. 1. Why Did I Ever?

    The book is a fragmented and darkly humorous narrative that follows the life of a screenwriter in crisis, as she navigates the complexities of her professional and personal life. Through a series of short, diary-like entries, the protagonist grapples with her work on a script, her relationships with her children, and her own mental health. The novel's disjointed structure mirrors the chaos of her thoughts, painting a portrait of a woman trying to piece together her fragmented existence amidst the absurdities and tragedies of everyday life.

    The 3584th Greatest Book of All Time