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Suddenly, a Knock on the Door

Etgar Keret
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Suddenly, a Knock on the Door

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2010

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Etgar Keret

Suddenly, a Knock on the Door

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Suddenly, a Knock on the Door by Etgar Keret has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and sharp wit, though some find its style uneven. Readers appreciate its blend of absurdity, humor, and poignancy, noting that Keret captures the quirks of human nature. Critics, however, suggest that the brevity of the stories sometimes leaves characters underdeveloped.

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Who Should Read Suddenly, a Knock on the Door?

A reader who enjoys Suddenly, a Knock on the Door by Etgar Keret is typically one who appreciates contemporary short stories with a surreal and whimsical twist. Similar to admirers of The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories by Tim Burton or One More Thing by B.J. Novak, they savor quirky, poignant narratives that blend humor with existential themes.

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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