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Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014

Alice Munro
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Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014

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Alice Munro

Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

620

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 20th century

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 is a collection of short stories by Alice Munro that explores human experiences and relationships. The stories, including "The Love of a Good Woman," "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage," and "Runaway," delve into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of ordinary life.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,270 ratings

80%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alice Munro's Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 showcases her mastery in exploring human relationships through nuanced and intricate storytelling. Praised for depth and insight, the collection captures poignant moments of everyday life. While some stories may feel repetitive, Munro's profound characterization and emotional resonance outshine any minor drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014?

A reader who enjoys Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 by Alice Munro likely appreciates character-driven narratives and intricate storytelling. Fans of Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout or The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis would find this collection compelling, as it explores complex human emotions and relationships.

4.3

2,270 ratings

80%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

620

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 20th century

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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