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Astray

Emma Donoghue
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Astray

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

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Emma Donoghue

Astray

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Irish Literature
Setting

Various Locations • 17th-20th centuries

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Astray by Emma Donoghue is a collection of short stories exploring the experiences of people who have strayed from their familiar environments or societies. Drawing inspiration from historical events and figures, Donoghue presents tales of individuals navigating displacement, exploration, and self-discovery. Through narratives like "Man and Boy" and "The Body Swap," each story captures moments of change and challenge.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

6,887 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emma Donoghue's Astray receives praise for its rich storytelling and historical detail, engaging readers with diverse narratives of displacement. Reviewers commend its emotional depth and vivid character portrayals, noting how it evokes empathy. However, some find the short story format limits character development and depth. Overall, it's a compelling exploration of human resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Astray?

Readers who savor Astray by Emma Donoghue are drawn to evocative historical fiction short stories, exploring themes of displacement and adventure. Similar fans of The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern would appreciate the vivid narrative and rich character exploration in Donoghue's work.

3.8

6,887 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Irish Literature
Setting

Various Locations • 17th-20th centuries

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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