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Gaitskill remarked that Cheever is one of her favorite short-story writers; Cline agreed.
But the two lit up the most when discussing the late author.
Outwardly, Cheever was a churchgoing family man.
But his suburban idylls, Gaitskill said, concealed desolation and loneliness.
Hes like a mystic, Cline added.
Even though the stories are about quotidian scenes …
I reread his journals and am so moved by seeing the span of an artists life.
The despair is moving, but also moments of witness.
Witnessing the natural world, or even the feeling of wanting to be in love.
Cheever abused alcohol and struggled with his sexuality throughout his life.
