Giles Smith, "Last Requests"

What it’s like to be the chef who makes the final meals for death row inmates.

(from Speaking with the Angel)

There’s no action per se, but plenty of vignettes into this charming woman’s fascinating job. It’s a funny mix of peace and pain as she humanizes her unseen customers despite their apparent inhumanity. I found her sort of admirable. If this were based on a real person, I would be surprised but immensely pleased. There’s something hopeful about her attitude under such hopeless conditions. A nice, interesting story.
I don’t know much about this author. Here is an article by somebody named Giles Smith calling for football (soccer) refs to have artificial brains inserted.

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