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A Wild Swan

Michael Cunningham
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A Wild Swan

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Michael Cunningham

A Wild Swan

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

5,406 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Michael Cunningham’s A Wild Swan offers a dark, modern twist on classic fairy tales with inventive prose and deepened character complexities. While some readers appreciate the sophisticated storytelling and fresh perspectives, others find the content too dark and the reinterpretations lacking depth. Overall, it's a polarizing but thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read A Wild Swan?

Readers who relish reinterpretations of classic fairy tales with dark, modern twists will enjoy Michael Cunningham’s A Wild Swan. Perfect for fans of Gregory Maguire’s Wicked or Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber, this book blends whimsical storytelling with mature themes and rich, inventive prose.

3.9

5,406 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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