Here Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths
Here Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
BetaHere Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006256
Short Story • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionLisbon, Portugal • Contemporary
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Here Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths by John Berger is a reflective collection of interconnected stories blending memoir and fiction. The narrative follows a person through encounters with significant figures from their past and present, exploring themes of memory, love, and reconciliation, set against the backdrop of various European locations.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
John Berger's Here Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths is praised for its lyrical prose and insightful exploration of memory and identity. Its narrative structure, blending fiction with autobiography, is noted for its creativity. However, some critics find the non-linear format confusing. Overall, the book is celebrated for its evocative imagery and depth.
Who Should Read Here Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths?
A reader who enjoys reflective narratives blending fiction and memoir, such as Sebald's The Rings of Saturn or Calvino's Invisible Cities, will be drawn to John Berger's Here Is Where We Meet: A Story of Crossing Paths for its poetic exploration of memory, place, and interconnected lives.
1,841 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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256
Short Story • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionLisbon, Portugal • Contemporary
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
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