Wednesday's Child

Wednesday's Child by Yiyun Li is a masterful collection of short stories that explores themes of grief, identity, and the quiet struggles of everyday life. Through a diverse array of characters—from parents grappling with loss to individuals seeking meaning in solitude—Li crafts intimate narratives that reveal the profound depths of human emotion. With her trademark elegance and sensitivity, she delves into how memory, love, and resilience shape the way people navigate the complexities of existence. Each story is a poignant meditation on life’s fragility and the strength found in its smallest moments.