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A Model World and Other Stories

Michael Chabon
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A Model World and Other Stories

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

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Michael Chabon

A Model World and Other Stories

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various • 1980s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Model World and Other Stories by Michael Chabon is a collection of short stories that explore themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth. The stories, including "S Angel," "Smoke," and "A Model World," portray individuals navigating various challenges and transformations, offering intimate glimpses into their lives and emotional landscapes.

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,518 ratings

54%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Model World and Other Stories by Michael Chabon is lauded for its sharp prose and insightful exploration of relationships. Reviewers praise Chabon's talent for vivid characterization, though some note uneven pacing across stories. The collection's emotional depth and wit resonate well, showcasing Chabon’s narrative skill, but a few stories may seem less impactful.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Model World and Other Stories?

A reader who enjoys A Model World and Other Stories by Michael Chabon likely appreciates intricately woven narratives and explorations of human relationships. Fans of coming-of-age tales and character-driven short stories, akin to The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, would find this collection appealing.

3.8

3,518 ratings

54%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various • 1980s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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