The singular, enchanting debut story collection from Elizabeth McCracken, now back in print as part of Eccoâs âArt of the Storyâ series, and with a new introduction from the author.
Called âastonishingly assuredâ by The Guardian, the nine stories that make up Elizabeth McCrackenâs debut story collection deal with oddball characters doing their very best to forge connections with those around them.
In âItâs Bad Luck to Dieâ a woman marries an older tattoo artist and finds comfort in agreeing to act as a canvas for his most elaborate work. âSome Have Entertained Angels, Unawareâ follows a young girl as she comes face to face with a cast of eccentrics her recently-widowed father has invited to live in their expansive but dilapidated home. And in the title story, a young man and his wife are perplexed when an outspoken old woman shows up on their doorstep for a visit, claiming to be a distant aunt, even though she canât be traced on a family tree.
At once captivating and offbeat, Hereâs Your Hat Whatâs Your Hurry is a dazzling showcase of the early years of Elizabeth McCrackenâs prodigious talent.