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A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies Stories Author: These vivid and compelling tales, many set in Africa and Asia, are about immigrants and others facing change and dislocation. The science is never pedantic; indeed the language of biology and natural history is used to great lyrical effect. The stories are accomplished and seasoned, remarkably so given that this is the author’s first book. ... more »
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Joanna G. (jovia) reviewed A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies : Stories on + 34 more book reviews
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There are certain commonalities in these stories - the main characters are nearly always doctors, many stories take place in India or Africa and several involve humanitarian work with Medecins Sans Frontieres or similar organizations. Yet the feel of the stories is quite varied - they are at times sad, eerie, nostalgic, sweet, touching.
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- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Literary
- Literature & Fiction >> Short Stories >> United States
- Literature & Fiction >> Short Stories >> Single Author