by Niamh O’Brien The Woodchipper is a collection of five stand alone, character-driven short stories that explore the messy, often unglamorous realities of contemporary life. Across all five stories, Ollmann portrays flawed, believable characters whose problems reflect broader issues: underpaid labour, economic instability, burnout, and the false promises of modern capitalism. The afterword ties these themes together, offering a gentle critique of the systems that contribute to the misery and occasional joy of everyday life. For the purpose of clarity, the short stories will be identified throughout this review using “Story Title.” After a deliberately vague workplace incident, Charlie, “The… Read More