![]() ![]() He becomes integrated into the daily life at this train station, doing household chores and farm labour for the permanent residents Pe and Fi, alongside several other guests. He offers all sorts of compromises, but they indicate to the train not to stop. After losing his ticket to board the train to the capital and the “happy civilization” there, he tries to purchase a new ticket, but they deny him one since they don’t have change. The story follows a man named Gruner who is stranded at a rural train station. Toward Happy Civilization by Samanta Schweblin, translated from Spanish to English by Megan McDowell, is a short horror-esque story published in Schweblin’s short story collection Mouthful of Birds. ![]() Spoilers ahead for those who have not read the story yet. Before I announce the next Lite Reads selection (August 9), I will be sharing my own thoughts here. ![]() There were questions as food for thought on social media as people had the chance to read it and think about it. Week ninety-three of Lite Reads comes to a close as we finish our selection Toward Happy Civilization by Samanta Schweblin. ![]()
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