Things in Nature Merely Grow

Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li is an intimate tapestry of love, memory, and quiet reckonings. Across three linked stories, Li delves into the lives of characters who grapple with the echoes of past decisions and the fragile beauty of human connection. Whether it’s a grieving widower searching for meaning in everyday rituals, a daughter reconciling her mother’s legacy, or a young woman tracing her own roots in foreign soil, each narrative unfurls with precise, luminous prose. Li's craft lies in her ability to reveal deep emotional currents beneath ordinary moments—sipping tea, listening to rain, wandering through familiar rooms. With grace and subtle authority, Things in Nature Merely Grow offers a tender meditation on how we hold onto life’s small miracles amid loss, longing, and the quiet unfolding of time.