Open
Open
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
38
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Newfoundland • Contemporary
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Open by Lisa Moore is a collection of ten short stories set mainly in St. John's, Newfoundland, exploring themes of love, loss, transformation, and the complexity of human emotions. Characters navigate challenges and life-altering decisions, their internal struggles mirroring broader human experiences. Topics addressed include abortion and marriage dissolution.
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
476 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Lisa Moore's Open is lauded for its vivid prose and rich emotional depth, offering a profound glimpse into human experiences and relationships. Positive reviews highlight Moore's lyrical writing and unique voice. Criticisms mainly concern the occasional emotional heaviness and uneven pacing. Overall, Open's compelling storytelling resonates deeply with readers.
Who Should Read Open?
Readers who would enjoy Open by Lisa Moore appreciate contemporary short stories with deep emotional resonance and subtle complexities. Fans of Alice Munro's Dear Life and Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love will find similar themes of everyday struggles and profound insights in Moore's writing.
476 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
38
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Newfoundland • Contemporary
2002
Adult
18+ years
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