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Paradise Road

Kirk Nesset
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Paradise Road

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1994

Book Brief

Kirk Nesset

Paradise Road

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27 ratings

81%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Paradise Road by Kirk Nesset has garnered mixed reviews. Readers praise its vivid prose and deep emotional resonance, along with its complex characters and compelling narrative. However, some critics point out that the pacing can be uneven, causing occasional lulls in engagement. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read, but may not sustain momentum for all audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Paradise Road?

Readers who enjoy character-driven stories and explorations of American life and relationships similar to the works of Raymond Carver or Richard Ford will find Paradise Road by Kirk Nesset compelling. The book will particularly appeal to those who appreciate nuanced storytelling and rich, evocative prose.

4.2

27 ratings

81%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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