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Birds of America: Stories
Birds of America Stories
Author: Lorrie Moore
Birds of America is a stunning collection of twelve stories by Lorrie Moore, one of our finest authors at work today. With her characteristic wit and piercing intelligence she unfolds a series of portraits of the lost and unsettled of America, and with a trademark humor that fuels each story with pathos and understanding. — Willing -- — Whi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312241223
ISBN-10: 0312241224
Publication Date: 9/23/1999
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 38 ratings
Publisher: Picador
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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I enjoyed this book immensely. Moore writes stories on a small scale, everyday occurances that seem simple but can break your heart at the same time. Her prose is plain, straightforward, yet beautiful.
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skywriter319 avatar reviewed Birds of America: Stories on + 784 more book reviews
My writing professor says that Moore is one of today's best short story writers, but I don't see it. Nearly all of her characters are interchangeable between stories, nothing ever happens, and the characters are unlikable. I admit, of course, to occasional brilliant descriptive writing and the intrigue of reading about characters you desperately hope you don't end up like, but overall it's a very frustrating and uninspiring read.
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Contains my favorite short story ever!
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Excellent collection

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