Selected Stories
Selected Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
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Canadian Literature•
Modern Classic FictionCanada • 20th century
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Selected Stories by Alice Munro is a collection that highlights individuals' complex lives and relationships. Through stories like "The Beggar Maid," "Carried Away," and "The Moons of Jupiter," Munro explores themes of love, identity, and memory, featuring richly detailed characters who navigate personal challenges and transformative experiences.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Alice Munro's Selected Stories has been lauded for its masterful storytelling and nuanced character development. Readers appreciate Munro's ability to capture complex emotional landscapes with precision. However, some find the pacing uneven across the stories. Overall, the collection showcases Munro's prowess in illuminating the intricacies of human experience.
Who Should Read Selected Stories?
A reader who enjoys Selected Stories by Alice Munro likely appreciates nuanced, character-driven narratives and explorations of human relationships and emotions. Similar readers may enjoy The Collected Stories of Grace Paley or Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, both of which feature rich storytelling and complex characters.
7,665 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Short Story • Fiction
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Canadian Literature•
Modern Classic FictionCanada • 20th century
1997
Adult
18+ years
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