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In this collection, Oates presents nineteen vivid short stories that illuminate the complex, often tumultuous lives of Americans today. The tales range from a troubled wife finding radiant happiness in an extramarital affair to a young girl unearthing a family secret that reshapes her future. Other narratives include a girl's desperate struggle against a serial killer and the daring exploits of two NYU students who follow, and protect, a mysterious figure at a New York bookstore in the 1950s. Across the volume, Oates weaves portraits of women, men, and children, underscoring her empathy for the hidden depths of the human spirit.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Joyce Carol Oates
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