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“In this brilliant new collection, Toor ignites the page with his wit and heart.
He has the range and precise ability to make you laugh even as it stings.
He navigates growth, family, immigration and desire like a practiced craftsman. This is a beautiful work of art.”
–Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, National Book Award Finalist 

“HANDS is as devastating, hilarious, and absurd as the immigrant experience itself.
This is a must-read for anyone who has felt out of place in the world, no matter where they were born.”
–Maria Kuznetsova, author of Oskana Behave!

“I’m struck by how beautifully crafted, resonant, and remarkable these stories are.
There is a sense of hope and honesty evident here that is both profoundly moving and essential to understanding the human condition.
Pardeep Toor is an exciting, bold new writer with endless talent.”
–Brandon Hobson, National Book Award Finalist 

“A critique of the American Dream, labor, and class.
You won’t envy these characters for a second, but you will come to understand the ensnarled conditions they cannot escape as working-class immigrants.
Seedy at times, hilarious, and deeply engrossing, this is an unforgettable collection.”
– Anna Qu, author of Made in China