Saunders' writing is sometimes compared to Kurt Vonnegut's, but Saunders is a totally original writer who blends deadpan realism, science fiction and social commentary. He's also a great reporter.
Fiction writer George Saunders reads his story "Offloading for Mrs Schwartz," from his book CivilWarLand in Bad Decline. It's the story of someone who can't get over the death of his ex-wife.