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Birds of America : Stories
Birds of America Stories
Author: Lorrie Moore
A long-awaited collection of stories--twelve in all--by one of the most exciting writers at work today, the acclaimed author of Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? and Self-Help. Stories remarkable in their range, emotional force, and dark laughter, and in the sheer beauty and power of their language. — ????????From the opening story, "Willing"--abou...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679445975
ISBN-10: 0679445978
Publication Date: 9/8/1998
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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I enjoyed this book immensely. Moore writes stories on a small scale, everyday occurances that seem simple but can break your heart at the same time. Her prose is plain, straightforward, yet beautiful.
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skywriter319 avatar reviewed Birds of America : Stories on + 784 more book reviews
My writing professor says that Moore is one of today's best short story writers, but I don't see it. Nearly all of her characters are interchangeable between stories, nothing ever happens, and the characters are unlikable. I admit, of course, to occasional brilliant descriptive writing and the intrigue of reading about characters you desperately hope you don't end up like, but overall it's a very frustrating and uninspiring read.
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Contains my favorite short story ever!
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Excellent collection

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