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The Night in Question

Tobias Wolff
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The Night in Question

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1996

Book Brief

Tobias Wolff

The Night in Question

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

206

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.4

6,236 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tobias Wolff's The Night in Question received critical acclaim for its nuanced storytelling and deep character exploration, though some felt its emotional intensity occasionally overshadowed plot development. The collection is praised for its compelling prose and moral complexity, showcasing Wolff’s masterful ability to evoke empathy and introspection in readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night in Question?

The ideal reader for Tobias Wolff's The Night in Question enjoys literary fiction with finely crafted short stories that delve into complex human emotions and moral dilemmas. Fans of Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and Alice Munro's Dear Life will appreciate Wolff's nuanced storytelling and keen psychological insights.

4.4

6,236 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

206

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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