This like-new hardcover is in near-fine condition with no marks. Although a former library book, it remains tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is near fine, black cloth boards, and silver lettering on the spine of the book. Animal Crackers: Stories by Hannah Tinti is a collection of darkly humorous and poignant short stories that explore the complexities of human nature through quirky, often unsettling, and fantastical narratives. Animals, both literal and metaphorical, play a recurring role in the stories, serving as symbols, companions, or catalysts for the characters' journeys. Animal Crackers received critical acclaim upon its release for its originality, wit, and emotional complexity.