Russell is based in Miami, and the influence of Hispanic magic realism may be present in a number of the stories in Orange World, Russell’s third collection.
Karen Russell’s work is often located within the tradition of magical realism.
Who might read Beloved for instance, as a historical novel, and be more moved by the story of Sethe, and the atrocities of slavery, than the device of the dead infant who is brought to life in the narrative by the historical upheavals of Chile than the paranormal powers of Clara or Rosa’s green hair in House of Spirits, the battle for survival in Halldor Laxness’ Independent People more than the ancient curses and magical spells. There are readers who feel a certain prejudice against special effects.
Karen Russell | Orange World | Penguin Random House: £14.99
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