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My Father's Tears and Other Stories

John Updike
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My Father's Tears and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2009

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John Updike

My Father's Tears and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,616 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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My Father's Tears and Other Stories by John Updike showcases his poignant, reflective prose with themes of aging and nostalgia. Critics praise the collection's vivid characterizations and emotional depth, though some find the stories uneven and overly introspective. Readers seeking contemplative narratives will appreciate the detailed, often melancholic, portrayals of life's subtleties.

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Who Should Read My Father's Tears and Other Stories?

A reader who enjoys My Father's Tears and Other Stories by John Updike would appreciate reflective narratives on life's pivotal moments and nuanced character studies. Fans of Raymond Carver's Cathedral or Alice Munro's Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage will find similar depth in Updike's exploration of human experiences.

4.0

1,616 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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