Archangel is the new collection of short stories by Andrea Barrett. I am not usually a fan of short stories, as they seem to always leave me wanting more, and I much prefer the novel. However, Barrett is a master, and I was sold from the very first story.

Her writing is filled with scientific discovery, mostly in the early 20th century. Some of it is based on fact and some of the stories have overlapping characters. Barrett is one of the most intelligent writers I’ve read in a long time. Yet at the same time, her stories are filled with compassion and insight into the human heart.

Amazing. Highly recommended.