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Fools (2013)

by Joan Silber(Favorite Author)

3.69 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0393088707 (ISBN13: 9780393088700)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

review 1: This linked collection of short stories is best read one at a time, with space between them. The original cohort of characters were interesting, particularly when the reader realizes that at least one of them was a real person who "became" somebody. Living up to the courage of one's convictions can be challenging, and living up to one's own expectations can be challenging as well. Few of us do it, and I'm not sure if the characters who do it in this collection are the fools or smart ones among us.
review 2: I absolutely loved this book. I always enjoy short story collections, and I really liked how this collection allowed the characters to play off of one another and interact cross-story. Not only that, but it spanned multiple generations, linking not only peop... morele but time periods. The tone was simple, poetic, and informal, allowing the reader to feel immediately comfortable with the characters while jumping between stories. I think my favorite aspect of this collection, however, was the way it showcased how one event or one person can completely change our lives without having any idea whatsoever they have done so. This realization was insightful, powerful, and humbling all at the same time. I have never read anything by Silber before, but I know I'll be watching for any new collections she releases in the future, crossing my fingers they are all as good as this was. less

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