![]() The smug self-centredness of her thought pattern is nauseating which likens herself to a deity all the while a pheasant sputters to death at her feet. Her thoughts leap from one topic to another, fame, gender, religion, nations, ideals and relationships. ![]() This short story is told from first person perspective of Madonna, the singer, who is out hunting birds. ![]() Whilst we pay homage to these incorporeal beings, we forget out duty towards animals and nature and what humility towards creatures other than ourselves can bring about. Lydia Millet presents a critique of contemporary culture where celebrities are infused deep into our social fabric. The illustrations at beginning of each chapter, as well as stylistic choices of narration are reminiscent of Vonnegut. Reminiscent of a documentary “Earthlings” which narrated human’s harsh treatment of animals (in the context of food and entertainment), these short stories leave the reader with enough material to ponder upon. This collection of ten short stories feature a myriad of animals and birds through whom human beings can assess their qualities and worth. ![]() ![]() The universe of Lydia Millet’s “Love in Infant Monkeys” is comprised of two kinds of people: those who associate themselves with animals and extend all the warmth and compassion they can muster towards them, and those who inflict unimaginable horrors on the animals in order to assert dominance of mind and body. ![]()
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