This book is made up of twenty-three stories, each from a different author from across the globe. All belong to one world, united in their diversit...
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Dec 28, 2011
Sequoia
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A tour de force! Granted, I might be a bit biased.
Some of the criticisms of the book is that it is uneven in subject matter and style (not to mention representation of countries). While I acknowledge that, I think the treatment of human reactions in the face of tragedy and adversity is something that really binds the stories together. And the diversity in literary approaches can be seen as instructive, as well as representative of the diversity of writers involved in the project. Ov More...
Some of the criticisms of the book is that it is uneven in subject matter and style (not to mention representation of countries). While I acknowledge that, I think the treatment of human reactions in the face of tragedy and adversity is something that really binds the stories together. And the diversity in literary approaches can be seen as instructive, as well as representative of the diversity of writers involved in the project. Ov More...
Mar 13, 2009
Abeer
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I picked up "One World" because a friend's short story was in it. Dominated by Nigerian stories (the editor is from there), it is described as a beautiful chaotic rendition of the human experience that transcends culture and border. It would fit this description better if there were more variety in theme. Many of the stories are tribal, ensconced in a particular and hemmed in context. That's fine in itself, because I like knowing a lot about a little place or thing, but I also foun
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Mar 28, 2011
Duck
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I grabbed this book from the library because it contained a story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, whose longer works (and solo anthology) I have recently devoured. It's an interesting collection of stories published through the New Internationalist (www.newint.org) dealing with a range of topics but largely focused on issues of poverty and inequality. Really good stuff: I enjoyed almost all of the stories, and will probably be seeking out other work by half of the authors involved.
May 08, 2010
Kirsty
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This is an anthology of short stories from writers around the world. The stories cover many topics and the aim is to capture the essence of the country they're writing about and to convey that essence to the reader.
It certainly captured me. I really enjoyed reading about the different cultures, traditions and ways of life of the people in the various countries. Each story was the perfect length and I really didn't want to put this down. It has definitely made me want to read more wor More...
It certainly captured me. I really enjoyed reading about the different cultures, traditions and ways of life of the people in the various countries. Each story was the perfect length and I really didn't want to put this down. It has definitely made me want to read more wor More...
Mar 17, 2011
Xarah
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An interesting, and sometimes quite sad, collection of short stories written by a variety of authors and set throughout the world. All the stories provide a brief glimpse into another culture, another person’s experience. Sometimes these glances were gloomy and distressing, while other times they brought a smile to the face. Despite the heartrending aspect of some of the stories, I found all to be vivid and realistic.
Mar 30, 2009
Elaine
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I'm in this anthology -- the first story, "Leng Lui is for Pretty Lady".
Also in here, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's story is My Mother, the Crazy African.
Jhumpa Lahiri, "The Third and Final Continent".
Also in here, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's story is My Mother, the Crazy African.
Jhumpa Lahiri, "The Third and Final Continent".
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