Lorrie Moore is amazing. Anagrams, as you might expect from the title, is jam-packed with wordplay. It's also hilariously funny and ultimately heartbreaking. In each of the novel's sections, we see a different version of Benna, the protagonist. I'm terrified of ruining any of the surprises this novel holds, so I'll just say that Benna is a lovingly drawn character with very real problems. There's not a whole lot of action in terms of plot advancement, but Moore's descriptive care is extremely enjoyable. If you are looking for a great contemporary writer to enjoy, Lorrie Moore is a good one to try. I enjoyed Like Life somewhat less, but probably because of the short story thing. I'm diving right into her other novel, Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? now.