'Fairy Pools' is an insightful short story that explores the journey of a woman who travels to Scotland with her family amidst profound grief. The story stems from the opening chapter of the upcoming novel 'Will There Ever Be Another You.' As the protagonist navigates personal loss, the strangeness of her experience is further complicated by her being under the influence of a neurotoxin. Humor plays a vital role, highlighting family dynamics during travel and bringing a lightness to an otherwise heavy theme of grieving.
"The writing of 'Fairy Pools' came about halfway through the process of writing 'Will There Ever Be Another You'...it clarified things for me by illuminating themes of grief and confusion."
"Travel makes things seem new and being a tourist serves as a useful plot device, reflecting the themes of family dynamics and personal transformations."
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