Sea oak (review)

By George

Review by Adriana Astrada

Bizarre and sarcastic “Sea Oak”, George Saunders’ short story is a real source of humour and entertaiment.The narrator is a young man who works at a male strip restaurant/club. He lives with his sister Min and his cousin Jade. Both girls stay at home to take care of their babies. The matron of the house is their aunt Bernie, a never-married woman who accepts her fate with smile.They all live in an appartment complex. One day aunt Bernie dies and their lives will change in an unexpected way.

George Saunders’ Sea Oak is a satirical master work interlaced with dry wit. A must have for all junior high and high school libraries.