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The Wonders of the Invisible World

David Gates
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The Wonders of the Invisible World

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

David Gates

The Wonders of the Invisible World

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

413 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Gates' The Wonders of the Invisible World impresses with incisive prose and complex character portrayals, earning high praise for its emotional depth. However, some readers found its bleak tone and fragmented narrative style challenging. Overall, it's a compelling but intense read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wonders of the Invisible World?

A discerning reader captivated by the intricacies of human relationships and the undercurrents of everyday life will appreciate The Wonders of the Invisible World by David Gates. Fans of Richard Russo's Empire Falls or Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge will find a similar depth and poignancy in Gates' narrative.

4.2

413 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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