The Hearing Test

Okay look, the thing is: this was beautiful, but it wasn't for me.

I saw this book in a Brooklyn bookshop on the local authors table, and I was enticed. Eliza Barry Callahan's writing is poetic with stunning rhythm. There were many moments when I thought to myself, “ah, yes. damn,” if you get what I mean. In another lifetime–one where I also adore writers like Ocean Vuong & James Joyce–I would love this.

Unfortunately, I am not into this type of writing (my loss). I almost marked The Hearing Test dnf, but it was too dreamy to give up on. I hope others can appreciate it the way it deserves.