A collection of short stories by Jean Rhys, featuring pre-war London, glimpses of racial tension and snatches of jazz. In the anthology, Rhys also travels to a festive Vienna in full regalia and to a backstage party in a northern English music-hall.
I found this little gem on Alibris whilst looking for a copy of [b:Wide Sargasso Sea|44597|Wide Sargasso Sea|Jean Rhys|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327870846s/44597.jpg|142647]. It's a quick read as the collection only contains the short stories: Let Them Call It Jazz, Outside the Machine, and The Insect World.
This is my first venture into the works of Jean Rhys and I am utterly blown away. I didn't know what to expect but she masterfully draws you into the lives of the three protagonists and makes you feel the anxieties, paralysis and despair of the characters.
