McKay's march of harsh details form a bleak and informative picture. She writes in a frank, detached tone, with strong verbs and tight sentences. She shows that intimate reporting can reveal economic and social trends. Her ending, in which she lets her character speak for himself, is sad yet eloquent.
Read “From Worry to Worse: Revisiting A Family in Russia 7 Years Later,” by Betsy McKay
Read “From Worry to Worse: Revisiting A Family in Russia 7 Years Later,” by Betsy McKay
