Name: After Rain
ISBN: 9780140258349

William Trevor

Twelve short stories about the revenge of love and indifference include tales about a gay man's resentment toward his parents, two children of divorce who mimic their parents, and the second wife of a blind piano tuner who distorts his memories of his first wife. Reprint.

After Rain

Chiyeung lau

William Trevor is a master of the short story and I can see how heavily he has influenced Yi Yun Li’s work. It is no surprise both write with great empathy for their characters; it is this empathy that makes each character so real and relatable. No matter their flaws and crimes, you can’t help but want to hold their hand and tell them that everything will be okay. 

Trevor’s characters are still fresh in my mind long after reading, and their stories will stay with me for a long time.

P.S - if you’re a short story writer, this is a must read