The white savior’s last stand
Oct 01, 2021
3 minutes
BY ALEX TRIMBLE YOUNG
Jenny Shank’s new short story collection, , is focused on the racial and class divides in her home state — even when the action takes place elsewhere. The first story, “L’homme de Ma Vie” (the man of my life) is set in Paris, France. The protagonist, Nicole, daughter of a Colorado ranching family, is married to Etienne, a French immigrant she met in college. “L’homme” unfolds as a poignant tale about the intimate negotiations of a
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