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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Stephen Leacock
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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1912

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Stephen Leacock

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1912
Book Details
Pages

116

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1912

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,812 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock is a witty collection of interconnected short stories reflecting the quirks of small-town life. Praised for its humor and charm, the book captures the essence of community dynamics. Some critics note a lack of deep character development, but overall, it is celebrated for its satire and keen observations.

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Who Should Read Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town?

A reader who enjoys Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock would appreciate humorous, satirical portrayals of small-town life. Fans of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon Days will find similar charm in Leacock's witty observations and affectionate character studies.

3.9

3,812 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

116

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1912

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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