Something Better Than This by Mary Gaitskill -- Review

The title of the story “Something Better Than This” by Mary Gaitskill covers the plot. The story starts with a long introduction. Before the reader is introduced to the main character, Susan, the story gives a description of a city street and people there. It seems that Yonge Street in Toronto is quite a dreadful place to be on Saturday morning. 

Susan is a young woman who sells the trinkets for a wage. There is a certain disconnection between her inner monologue and Susan's outward persona. She has been waiting for something better than this.

Here is the link to the text of the story:

http://fictionaut.com/stories/mary-gaitskill/something-better-than-this