Shiloh and Other Stories
Shiloh and Other Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Kentucky • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Shiloh and Other Stories by Bobbie Ann Mason presents a collection of short stories focusing on individuals in rural Kentucky navigating complex personal and social challenges. Through stories like "Shiloh," readers explore themes of change, identity, and relationships, highlighting how people adapt to evolving life circumstances.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Bobbie Ann Mason's Shiloh and Other Stories is lauded for its authentic portrayal of everyday life in rural Kentucky. Critics praise Mason's ability to craft relatable characters and poignant narratives. However, some feel the stories lack depth or resolution. Overall, the collection is celebrated for its keen insight into the human condition and subtle storytelling.
Who Should Read Shiloh and Other Stories?
Fans of evocative Southern storytelling will relish Shiloh and Other Stories by Bobbie Ann Mason, akin to readers of Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson. Admirers of richly drawn characters exploring personal and societal changes, akin to those in Eudora Welty's works, will find these stories captivating.
1,443 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
Kentucky • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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