Episode

Lauren Groff’s ‘Brawler’ is a gut-punch of a story collection

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Book Review
Published
Apr 13, 2026
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99
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Summary

All nine stories in Lauren Groff's new collection, "Brawler," are bold and emotional. Many feature shocking endings. And there’s not a dud in the bunch.