Farewell to Follies by Xingu Fawcett

Farewell to Follies establishes Xingu Fawcett as a formidable short story writer with a firm finger on the pulse of human nature, as well as the natural world.

These stories vary wildly in their subject matter, but the underlying themes are universal – wrestling with death, balancing nature and the city, exploring unknown places, and the long-term impact of trauma. With an artful, yet sensitive approach to these issues, the stories are both harrowing and heart-warming. Fawcett understands the dynamic nature of life, and seamlessly presents complex characters from different times, social backgrounds, and life paths.

Whether writing about Parisian high society or the life of the common man in Nigeria, Fawcett demonstrates a cultural understanding and eagerly immerses readers into these unique locales. He has compiled a kaleidoscope of insightful thoughts and unforgettable characters that play on the page like tangible snapshots of real life.

Though the cover could be stronger, the editing in the collection is meticulous, and the writing is strong throughout. Utilizing clever, descriptive imagery as well as terse narration, Farewell to Follies is a strong collection of stories from this emerging author.

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