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The Cinderella Waltz

Ann Beattie
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The Cinderella Waltz

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1981

Book Brief

Ann Beattie

The Cinderella Waltz

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1981
Book Details
Pages

24

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3 ratings

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Ann Beattie's The Cinderella Waltz receives praise for its sharp prose and insightful character study, capturing the complexities of modern relationships with wit and nuance. However, some critics find the narrative pacing slow and the plot lacking momentum. Overall, the story's depth and Beattie's distinctive voice make it a noteworthy read for fans of contemporary fiction.

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Who Should Read The Cinderella Waltz?

Readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven short stories with subtle humor and melancholy would appreciate Ann Beattie's The Cinderella Waltz. Comparable to works by Raymond Carver and Alice Munro, it's ideal for fans of nuanced domestic narratives exploring complex relationships and quiet moments of revelation.

4.3

3 ratings

100%

Loved it

0%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

24

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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