Interpreter of Maladies is an insightful collection of short stories that examines the experience of Indian immigrants from multiple angles. This is author Jhumpa Lahiri’s first published collection of stories, and it won a Pulitzer Prize. To quote the musical “Hamilton” – “Immigrants…we get the job done.” Continue reading
Category Archives: Short Stories
Short Story Review: The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
The Witness for the Prosecution is one of Agatha Christie’s classic short stories and of a genre she wasn’t known for – courtroom drama. It tells the tale of a man accused of a treacherous murder and the wife who agrees to testify in court…against him. Continue reading
Book Review: The Shell Collector by Anthony Doerr
The Shell Collector is a collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Doerr. Each story is the same sublime quality of All the Light We Cannot See, but packaged as delicious bite-sized nuggets. These short stories pack a powerful literary punch! Continue reading
Book Review: Homeland and Other Stories by Barbara Kingsolver
If you’re looking for a short story collection, Homeland and Other Stories is a good one. Kingsolver’s stories mostly focus on families and relationships, with a couple of them delving into social issues. She packs a lot into a short story. Continue reading
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