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The Stories of Richard Bausch

Richard Bausch
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The Stories of Richard Bausch

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004

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Richard Bausch

The Stories of Richard Bausch

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

672

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Stories of Richard Bausch is a comprehensive collection showcasing Richard Bausch’s adept storytelling. It features various short stories exploring the complexities of human experiences, relationships, and emotions. Each narrative, including tales like "The Fireman's Wife," provides insight into personal and interpersonal dynamics, capturing the nuances of everyday life with depth and sensitivity.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

572 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Stories of Richard Bausch is lauded for its masterful storytelling and emotional depth. Bausch's exploration of complex human emotions is praised, though some note variability in story impact. The prose is compelling, drawing readers into character-driven narratives. While some stories resonate more than others, the collection showcases Bausch's skill in short fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Stories of Richard Bausch?

Readers with an affinity for character-driven narratives and intricate explorations of human emotions will enjoy The Stories of Richard Bausch. Fans of Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love or Alice Munro's Too Much Happiness will likely appreciate Bausch's subtle storytelling and rich, evocative prose.

4.3

572 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

672

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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