Survival Skills: Stories by Jean Ryan is a slim volume, but each of the stories packs a visual and analytical punch as she draws parallels between what it means to be human and the behaviors found in nature. While I'm still absorbing these stories at a slow pace, I wanted to share a bit about the short story, "Greyhound." The narrator seeks out a gift to cheer up her significant other, and finds herself at a greyhound rescue. These dogs are retired from dog racing after just a few years and mostly due to injury, but Clara's Gift is special because she chose to stop running at a young age. While she is like the other greyhounds, shying away from human touch and affection at first, there is a certain intelligence in her eyes. She meets her new owner, Holly, and the home they will all share, but coaxing does not win the dog over.
Short Story Friday: Greyhound by Jean Ryan
Short Story Friday: Greyhound by Jean Ryan
Short Story Friday: Greyhound by Jean Ryan
Survival Skills: Stories by Jean Ryan is a slim volume, but each of the stories packs a visual and analytical punch as she draws parallels between what it means to be human and the behaviors found in nature. While I'm still absorbing these stories at a slow pace, I wanted to share a bit about the short story, "Greyhound." The narrator seeks out a gift to cheer up her significant other, and finds herself at a greyhound rescue. These dogs are retired from dog racing after just a few years and mostly due to injury, but Clara's Gift is special because she chose to stop running at a young age. While she is like the other greyhounds, shying away from human touch and affection at first, there is a certain intelligence in her eyes. She meets her new owner, Holly, and the home they will all share, but coaxing does not win the dog over.