Some Rain Must Fall and Other Stories

Diverse in voice and style, this collection features fifteen short stories that read like an anthology by different authors, all unified by Michel Faber's inventive approach. One standout tale, "Fish," presents a surreal future where airborne fish and lurking sharks create a perilous environment for a protective mother. In "Some Rain Must Fall," a substitute teacher helps her students confront a traumatic event, revealing deep emotional struggles reflective of contemporary America. The stories are praised for their poignant, crafted intensity.