This book was recommended to me by reader and writer extraordinnaire Grace O'Connell, who calls Lisa Moore one of the greatest living Canadian writers. Ms. O'Connell knows a thing or two about short fiction (having taught classes and having her own stories nominated for awards) and she was spot on with this collection.

This series of short, visceral, and impactful stories will stay with me for a long time. Most of them take place in and around Newfoundland and feature broken, memorable characters. Moore's attention to detail sets her apart from other writers, something I learned while reading (and falling in love with) her fabulous novel FEBRUARY (underrated and under-appreciated in my opinion.)

Sometimes you need a break from tried and true formula and narrative and DEGREES OF NAKEDNESS was a refreshing dip into literary fiction that reminded me of why I love words so much, especially when in the hands of a premiere wordsmith.