In the Land of Dreamy Dreams
by Ellen Gilchrist

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Book Review: Super ultimo best short-story writer in the universe
Summary: 5 Stars

Gilchrist is a writer of rare grace and absolutely flawless ear for the language and foibles of upper-class women from the Delta, viz, Mississippi, Southeast Louisiana, Memphis, and, on occasion, Fayetteville. Most of them have lived in Uptown New Orleans at least some of their lives.

All are spirited, overindulged, bright, lonely, and infinitely memorable. Gilchrist writes of them with compassion and verve, and absolute pinpoint accuracy, right down to the stuffed crab they buy at Langenstein's deli. Most fall prey to substance abuse for part of their lives, and all are have big powerful men in their lives who just don't listen or pay attention.

But Gilchrist's characters are not whining closeted feminists. They do claim their own power and space. And they make the reader love them.

Whenever I read Gilchrist's books, I find myself wondering if she ever gets invited to lunch in New Orleans anymore. She is just too too acurate and skewers too well the pretentions and aspirations of Uptown matrons too accurately for her to have any friends left in the Crescent City.

If you're an outsider and plan to visit deep Delta Dixie, read this book first unless you only want to see the superficial.

The unexpected and sharply tragic ending of this book's final short story will grab you by the throat, and never let go.

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