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Still Life with Bread Crumbs

Anna Quindlen
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Still Life with Bread Crumbs

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Anna Quindlen

Still Life with Bread Crumbs

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen, a renowned photographer experiences personal and professional challenges. She relocates from the city to a remote cabin, seeking solace and inspiration. Through unexpected encounters and new perspectives, she redefines her life's direction and rekindles her creativity.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

62,278 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen offers a poignant exploration of life and art through the journey of its protagonist, Rebecca Winter. Critics laud Quindlen's lyrical prose and vivid character development, though some note the predictable plot. The novel's blend of humor and emotion resonates well, making it a compelling read despite occasional pacing issues.

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Who Should Read Still Life with Bread Crumbs?

Readers of Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen will likely enjoy character-driven novels exploring personal reinvention and self-discovery. Fans of Elizabeth Berg's The Story of Arthur Truluv or Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior will feel at home with Quindlen's poignant prose and nuanced storytelling.

3.9

62,278 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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