My Name is Aram
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1940
167
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1940
Adult
13-18 years
820L
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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.
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.
2,116 ratings
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167
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1940
Adult
13-18 years
820L
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