These nine stories and a poem are familiar to the readers of Carver from his earlier collections.

However, according to the director Robert Altman, they served as the inspiration for the plot of his own film "Short Cuts" in 1993.

Some of the stories are so concise that they leave little impression.

Nevertheless, the two longer stories about how to deal with death, namely "So Much Water So Close To Home" and "A Small, Good Thing", are extremely harrowing and are among my favorites.

The introduction by Altman provides valuable insights into how these minimalist stories were transformed into a movie that I greatly enjoyed at that time.

It is fascinating to see how the director was able to take these short stories and create a complex and engaging film.

The combination of Carver's writing and Altman's vision resulted in a work that is both thought-provoking and emotionally impactful.

Overall, the relationship between these stories and the film "Short Cuts" is a testament to the power of literature and its ability to inspire other forms of art.

I think I had probably read most of the stories before in other collections.

Moreover, I had also seen the Altman movie based on the stories.

Carver is indeed a brilliant writer. His works are filled with a unique charm that can deeply touch the hearts of readers.

However, it must be said that his writing style is very dark.

The stories often depict the harsh reality of life, the pain and struggle of ordinary people.

Despite the darkness, there is also a glimmer of hope and beauty hidden within his works.

Carver's ability to present the complex emotions and experiences of human beings in a simple and profound way is truly remarkable.

His writing has had a profound impact on the literary world and continues to be widely read and studied today.

-La potencia de lo que se esconde detrás de lo cotidiano.-

Género. Relatos.

Lo que nos cuenta. Esta obra es una recopilación de diez relatos del autor, más un poema. Estas historias sirvieron de base para que el director de cine Robert Altman construyera su película del mismo título, lo que llevó a la publicación de este libro. Estos relatos se aproximan a diferentes escenarios que aparentan ser cotidianos, pero en realidad cubren mucho más. Nos sumergen en mundos ocultos, emociones reprimidas y secretos que se esconden detrás de las vidas que vemos a simple vista.

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