Why people recommend it
Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez is a dark and chilling collection of contemporary horror and suspense short stories that examine the unsettling realities of modern life in Argentina. On an episode of The Book Review titled 'Happy Trails', published on July 18, 2024, the book was discussed by guest Jennifer Salai and host Gilbert Cruz. During the conversation, Salai named Mariana Enriquez's collection as a standout favorite among the three reviewed books on the program. She introduced the title to the audience, identifying it explicitly as a collection of unsettling stories crafted by the acclaimed author. Host Gilbert Cruz then engaged the guest further, asking her to describe the unique atmosphere and thematic elements that define the collection. The dialogue highlighted the unsettling nature of the narratives, which blend macabre fiction with sharp social commentary. Through this discussion, the participants drew attention to the powerful impact of Enriquez's storytelling, offering listeners a compelling reason to explore the collection. The mention on the podcast served to celebrate international horror fiction and recommended the translated work to readers seeking dark, thought-provoking narratives that challenge conventional boundaries and explore the deeper, often terrifying aspects of human society and interpersonal relationships.
Who recommended it
- Jennifer Salai Recommended
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
Jennifer Salai — 2 mentions
“and then Things We Lost in the fire uh a collection of stories by Mariana Enriquez”
“and that book is Things We Lost in the fire”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“Things We Lost in the fire how would you describe that collection”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“when I was reading about Mariana Enriquez it turns out that she actually wrote a book about sylvina OKO who is a well-known Argentine writer now deceased”
“fever dream by samanta schweblin Savage theories by po olarak and Things We Lost in the fire stories by Mariana Enriquez”