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The Unfinished World and Other Stories

Amber Sparks
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The Unfinished World and Other Stories

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

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Amber Sparks

The Unfinished World and Other Stories

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Magical Realism

Science Fiction
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Unfinished World and Other Stories by Amber Sparks is a collection of short stories exploring themes of time, space, and human experiences with whimsical and fantastical elements. Through narratives like "The Cemetery for Lost Faces" and "The Janitor in Space," Sparks blends speculative fiction with intricate character portrayals, examining the profound and the mystical in everyday life.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,347 ratings

63%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unfinished World and Other Stories by Amber Sparks offers a rich tapestry of imaginative tales blending magic and reality. Critics praise its lyrical prose and inventive storytelling, though some find its abstract narratives challenging. Sparks' work is lauded for its emotional depth and originality, appealing to readers who enjoy unconventional and thought-provoking fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unfinished World and Other Stories?

Readers who relish surreal, imaginative narratives and explore themes of time, memory, and longing will enjoy Amber Sparks' The Unfinished World and Other Stories. Comparable to readers of Kelly Link's Magic for Beginners and Karen Russell's Vampires in the Lemon Grove, they appreciate the blending of the fantastical with the poignant.

4.0

1,347 ratings

63%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Magical Realism

Science Fiction
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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