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3.8 of 5 stars
A commanding performance of profound emotional resonance, The Middle of the Night examines the crucial moments in people’s struggles ... read full description

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Dec 25, 2008
Brian rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Writing about St. Louis neighborhoods that I drive everyday, Stolar interested me before I even read one word of this collection of short stories. Once inside the book, I was impressed by some of his works. Some seemed repetitive and inconsequential, but "Crossing Over" was one of the best stories I've read this year. "Jack Landers Is My Friend" was also a treat to read. It told a story of the awkwardness of recapturing high school crushes that seems particularly potent for a More...
Jan 01, 2009
Wally rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I lived in St. Louis and knew Dan & his family so it was especially interesting to me. Beyond that the stories are quite poignant and worth reading even if you don't know Dan.
Feb 25, 2011
Kae added it
After a while, the voice in story each sounded the same, even when the character changed from male to female.
Jun 01, 2010
Holland rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I'm not a big short story fan but I loved this book, all stories based in St. Louis.
Nov 27, 2009
Sacha added it
I remember enjoying this, but not enough to rate it.
Sep 09, 2008
David added it
One of my professors at DePaul. Short stories. He's from St. Louis, and many of the stories are set there. I really enjoyed it. Stories about regular people in the modern midwest. He's writing a novel and I'm excited about it.
Mar 22, 2008
Frank rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Two fine stories about St. Louis: "Jack Landers is My Friend" and "Crossing Over." The rest range from okay to atrocious.
Nov 05, 2007
Susan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
i loved this short story collection
Feb 06, 2012
Christine rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 25, 2012
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Oct 17, 2011
Kanodia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 14, 2011
Joey marked it as to-read
Jul 26, 2011
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Apr 01, 2011
Chris rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 11, 2011
Brandon rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2010
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Nov 18, 2010
Sunita rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 02, 2010
Tee rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 31, 2010
Suzanne rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 22, 2010
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Aug 11, 2010
Susan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 28, 2010
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Feb 19, 2010
Jean rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 16, 2010
Karen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 07, 2010
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Dec 18, 2009
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Dec 17, 2009
Beth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 05, 2009
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