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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker cover image

George Saunders Reads “Thursday”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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The Importance of a Good Relationship

Horace and Rita Dwyer are in love. Why do we care so much, said Horace? You may be wondering. Clara is my grandmother. If we can just somehow get you to get older as David, the cool thing is, you'll likely meet me as a kid. Isn't that crazy? I love that. Gerard asked why they had chosen him for this job because he was old but should have been asked. "I wish I might briefly feel somewhat alive again"

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