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It just struck me that Munro gets to the heart of what I personally think family and relationships end up being about.
That didn't sound too impressive... but this is my favourite theme, the all-consuming topic of my life for the past few years, in particular. Adulthood to me is the realisation that family in particular is not to be taken for granted, and that age can be a gently wonderful and terrible beast.
Munro tackles these so well, story after story... which is why she is one of my favourite ...more
That didn't sound too impressive... but this is my favourite theme, the all-consuming topic of my life for the past few years, in particular. Adulthood to me is the realisation that family in particular is not to be taken for granted, and that age can be a gently wonderful and terrible beast.
Munro tackles these so well, story after story... which is why she is one of my favourite ...more
I was never one for short stories, except for Ray Bradbury, and he is still my favorite. The more collections I read: Stefan Zweig, James Joyce, Tolstoy, and now Alice Munro, I am beginning to think that I've had it wrong all this time.
Just lovely. ...more
Just lovely. ...more
Jan 03, 2013
Sarah
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Dec 03, 2013
Vesra (When She Reads)
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Feb 04, 2023
Keeley
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