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Reasons to Live Author: Hempel's now-classic collection of short fiction is peopled by complex characters who have discovered that their safety nets are not dependable and who must now learn to balance on the threads of wit, irony, and spirit. — Two themes run through the 15 stories collected here: an intense regret at life's missed connections and a sharp, witt... more »
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.
It's a decent book of small stories. I know she's supposed to be "experimental" and "exciting" and a master of writing. Eh, I say. It was okay, and the stories were good, but I didn't find them to be overwhelmingly mindblowing or thought provoking. Perhaps I'm a jaded reader, or not insightful, but it just didn't wow me.
Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> Short Stories >> Anthologies
- Literature & Fiction >> Short Stories >> United States
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary