Thoughtful, hopeful, at times gritty and comical, this short story collection delights in examining the lives of humble characters in oddball but everyday circumstances. There is an old-fashioned honesty in Flynn's work that reflects our common humanity. The author mirrors the commonplace, the foibles, and struggles of individuals seeking ways to resolve inevitable crises and disturbances. The writing is firm and poetic throughout, creating a total collection that is a rare gem from start to finish. "There's something dazzling about how Flynn brings characters to life in Dreaming Rodin. How he gets outsiders just right. How he evokes beauty and isolation, tragedy and triumph, in language that sings and begs us to sing along, too." Alyson Hagy, author of Boleto