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My Name is Aram

William Saroyan
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My Name is Aram

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1940

Book Brief

William Saroyan

My Name is Aram

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1940
Book Details
Pages

167

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1940

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,116 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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My Name is Aram by William Saroyan is generally well-received for its warm, humorous portrayal of Armenian-American life through the eyes of young Aram. Critics praise its vivid storytelling and rich characterizations. However, some find its episodic structure disjointed. Overall, it remains a charming and insightful depiction of cultural identity and familial bonds.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Name is Aram?

Readers who delight in heartfelt coming-of-age stories with rich cultural detail will enjoy My Name is Aram by William Saroyan. Comparable to works like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, this collection of vignettes brings to life the Armenian-American experience with humor and warmth.

4.4

2,116 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

167

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1940

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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