If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This: Stories
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FINALIST FOR THE FRANK O'CONNOR SHORT STORY AWARD NOW WITH AN ADDITIONAL STORY Heralding the arrival of a stunning new voice in American fiction, If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This takes readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1400068576
ISBN13:9781400068579
Release Date:March 2010
Publisher:Random House
Length:274 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.4" x 8.7"
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Contemporary Women Fiction Literary Literature & Fiction Short Stories Women's FictionCustomer Reviews
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The Debut Work of a Master
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
If the author of this first book were revealed to be a veteran writer of dozens of great novels and short story collections, I would not be the least bit surprised. "If I Loved You" reads like the master work of a Great Author; indeed, though a debut, it is just that.
An unforgettable collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I'm always delighted to discover an author whose voice is pitch perfect. Each story dares to reach beyond the usual and defies expectation. I will be a lifetime fan of Robin Black.
Wonderful and poignantly touching collection of stories.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I'm sure my fellow subway riders were curious as to what could make a grown man well up while he's reading, but some of these topics can be a little heavy, (cancer, loss of a spouse, alcoholism, etc.), however, the writing serves the reader in building a desire to "press on" and finish. Her words in these essays are so carefully, purposefully, and perfectly chosen that it's a joy and a credit to English language. The stories reveal a tenderness, caring that anyone who has "loved and lost" will identify with. This is a great book to share with someone.
Treasures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
The exquisite prose engages you but it is the unforgettable characters and their human dilemmas that stay with you. Sometimes disturbing, the stories always leave you with the gift of letting you in on the characters' intimate thoughts and feelings. The characters are convincing, whether they be adolescent girls , middle aged men,or aging women. Within the space of each short story, the author is able to create a world that is both familiar and fresh.
Must have for serious writers and readers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This book affords an opportunity to see a master writer at work. These stories employ different voices, different points of view, and different structures. The craft of fiction writing, in the hands of an expert, is fully on display. The stories are deep, rich, and psychologically true. The characters are complex and interesting. And there is humor, which only adds to the luxurious texture of these pieces and heightens their emotional punch. Finally, each story examines the very human process of overcoming the difficulties that life hurls at us. If in your copy you highlight all of the remarkable passages, there won't be a single unmarked page.
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