4.25/5 finished copy gifted by the publisher

following individuals in post-conflict Northern Ireland, HORSES is a unique collection that fuses the somber with humor, absurd with tender to explore the lives lost and saved during a tumultuous period. I admire Carson’s craft in exploring seemingly ordinary experiences in the backdrop of extraordinary times. While not every story is memorable, I loved following the unique journeys of each character as they traversed the ever-changing landscape—from realistic interactions to ghostly encounters