If I Survive You

If I Survive You

by Jonathan Escoffery

3.67
Literary Fiction
Short Stories
Wry
Tender
Reflective

This linked collection follows a Jamaican American family navigating migration, masculinity, and expectation. Escoffery blends humour with emotional precision, capturing moments of vulnerability and dislocation. Florida’s landscapes mirror inner turbulence. Each story builds on the last, deepening the family portrait. Identity is constantly negotiated. A sharp, compassionate exploration of belonging.

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