Птицы и другие истории

Her stories often take place in familiar environments but turn dark and mysterious. I wonder what drew her to explore the sinister in the mundane.

Many stories leave things unresolved, which heightened the suspense for me. Is this a reflection of real-life fears of not knowing what’s coming?

Given the stories’ focus on fear and helplessness, I’m curious how modern readers interpret their relevance in our connected yet uncertain times.