Book Reviews of Birds of America : Stories

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Birds of America : Stories
Author: Lorrie Moore

Book Information
Publisher: Picador
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 19
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ISBN-13: 9780312241223 - ISBN-10: 0312241224
Publication Date: 9/23/1999
Pages: 304

7 Book Reviews submitted by our Members

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Stephanie S. (skywriter319) - Swarthmore, PA reviewed on 9/20/2009...


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.

Alex N. (bioluminescence) reviewed on 4/4/2007...


Contains my favorite short story ever!

Rosie M. reviewed on 3/27/2007...


Excellent collection

Carla H. (carlamo) - Richmond, TX reviewed on 12/22/2006...


Moore is a wonderful storyteller

Patti S. (Pattakins) reviewed on 10/5/2006...


This in not a book about birds. It is a story about the lost and unsettled in America.

Jean Q. reviewed on 8/26/2006...


Humor, pathos, understanding.

Angela B. (angburke) reviewed on 7/20/2005...


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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