This uses the crime fiction element perfectly with the Talking Heads element. It uses that concept perfectly and I enjoyed the overall theme being told through this collection of stories. It was written perfectly and I hope they do more like this with other artists.

Burning Down the House is a collection of twelve crime fiction short stories. They vary greatly in themes (abortion, sexual harassment, political dicatorship to name a few) and genres (literary fiction, dystopias, sci-fi, fantasy) but all have in common that that their title is a Talking Heads song. This was a great eye catching idea to bring in readers who may otherwise pass this book up. The introduction was informative and helped bind the stories together.
What’s great about a collection of stories is that there is something for everyone. What’s not so great about it, and the trouble with short stories in general, is that if you love a story, it may leave you wanting more.
I particularly enjoyed Road to Nowhere, Life During Wartime and Once in a Lifetime. I felt that overall the writing was excellent and so detailed, the characters vivid and the imaginations strong. I think fans of Stephen King would enjoy this set of stories as well as any crime fiction buffs.
Thank you to NetGalley and Shotgun Honey Books for my ARC.