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Too Much Happiness

Alice Munro
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Too Much Happiness

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Alice Munro

Too Much Happiness

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

24,850 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alice Munro's Too Much Happiness impresses with its masterful storytelling and emotional depth. Critics laud Munro's exquisite prose and intricate character sketches. However, some find the tone excessively bleak, with intricate plots demanding attentive reading. Overall, it's a compelling collection showcasing Munro's expertise in short fiction.

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Who Should Read Too Much Happiness?

Readers who relish nuanced, emotionally complex stories and character-driven narratives will find Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro appealing. This collection of short stories, akin to works by Raymond Carver and Jhumpa Lahiri, caters to those who appreciate finely crafted prose and profound explorations of human experiences and relationships.

3.9

24,850 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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