I really enjoyed this and am now interested in her other books! This one reminded me of The Twilight Zone based on the overall imagination/mystery/horror and the way each story left you thinking and intrigued. I enjoyed each story individually!

As someone who read and loved Enriquez's previous story collections (Things We Lost in the Fire and The Dangers of Smoking in Bed), this one was sadly quite the letdown. Save for the last few stories, I was severely underwhelmed by this collection, which seemed like more of a collection of recycled material from previous stories + Enriquez's novel Our Share of Night.. If you enjoyed this, then I recommend checking out the other two collections I mentioned, as well as OSON (which I had my issues with, but at least it was thoroughly original).

Mariana Enriquez's "A Sunny Place for Shady People" is a darkly captivating and intricately woven tale that brilliantly showcases her talent for blending the macabre with the deeply human. Set against the vivid backdrop of an eerily sunny locale, Enriquez crafts a narrative that is as unsettling as it is compelling.

Enriquez's storytelling is nothing short of masterful. Her ability to create an atmosphere that is both bright and foreboding is a testament to her unique voice in contemporary literature. The sunny setting, juxtaposed with the shady characters that inhabit it, creates a tension that grips readers from the very first page.

The characters in "A Sunny Place for Shady People" are richly developed, each with their own secrets and complexities. Enriquez delves into the dark recesses of human nature, exploring themes of deceit, ambition, and the lengths people will go to in order to protect their own shadows. Her nuanced portrayal of these morally ambiguous figures makes for an engaging and thought-provoking read.

Enriquez's prose is both evocative and precise, painting a vivid picture of the setting while also delving deep into the psychological landscapes of her characters. The plot is meticulously crafted, with each twist and turn adding to the overarching sense of suspense and intrigue. Her ability to blend literary elegance with gripping narrative makes this novel a standout.

"A Sunny Place for Shady People" is a brilliant addition to Mariana Enriquez’s body of work. It is a novel that stays with you, its haunting beauty and complex characters lingering in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page. For readers who appreciate a blend of psychological depth, atmospheric tension, and literary excellence, this book is an absolute must-read. Enriquez has once again proven herself to be a master of contemporary fiction.

This book rocked. There are so many factors that are rare to find in a short story collection that this one absolutely nails. Every story was great as a standalone and to the overall collection. And what really floored me was Maria’s ability to pull you into a story so quickly, and so fully. I felt just as attached to the characters in her short stories as I did the characters in her novel despite only spending a few pages with them. I enjoyed this book SO much, and can’t wait to read it again.

Thank you for the ARC NetGalley, I’ll be preordering this ASAP. You’ll want this on your shelf.

As usual, very engaging writing from Enriquez - full of dread and imaginative detail. I had to put it down at one point because it got too horrific, which is awesome for a horror fan like me! I took my time reading it because I like to sit and think about all aspects of her stories in context of their setting and social commentary. Some stories blended together a bit, but overall I really enjoyed this collection, and I would pick it up again or recommend it to any horror reader.

This was a incredible collection of short stories. I’ve never read the authors other works before so I wasn’t sure what to expect exactly but I thoroughly enjoyed this. The writing was excellent.

Thanks to Random House | Hogarth and NetGalley for this digital ARC of Mariana Enriquez's short story collection 'A Sunny Place for Shady People.'

Even though she'd previously been know for short fiction, I discovered Mariana Enriquez via 'Our Share of the Night' a gargantuan masterpiece spanning decades and realities so I was delighted and intrigued to read her forthcoming short story collection.

The same themes that ran through 'Our Share of the Night' are prevalent throughout this collection - Argentina (her history and society), body horror (sometimes extreme), strong and vulnerable women, ghosts and hauntings, and the eliciting of extreme discomfort.

There are no tidy endings in any of these stories but I don't think you could expect any, given the subject matter and the author. I would prefer her long fiction over these short stories but I still very much enjoyed this collection.

This collection of short stories kept me at the edge of my seat and holding my breath. Just when I thought I had it figured out, Enriquez would leave some open endings. While I'm usually not a fan of open endings, especially in horror, I didn't mind it with these short stories because not everything is a perfect cycle, and Enriquez used these open endings well.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC!

Another collection of short stories from the master of feminist literary horror. Enriquez is at the top of her game here. It’s amazing how almost each time I start a new one, about five pages in I’m convinced I’m just reading an engrossing, well-written short story about some people in an interesting situation in Buenos Aires, and then suddenly I remember that I’m reading a Mariana Enriquez book and that therefore things are about to get seriously weird and disgusting, and the bottom drops out of my stomach like I completely forgot that this nice uphill ride with great scenery is actually a freaking ROLLER COASTER. Contains a whole lot of body horror, but if that’s your thing, strap in, you’re gonna love this ride.

4 stars

A very solid collection. Most stories were very enjoyable, there were a couple that didn’t resonate with me personally but I know others will love them.
Jon well done.

This genre was definitely out of my comfort zone but I enjoyed it very much. Thank you to NetGalley and the punisher for gifting me this arc.