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Name: Bobcat Other Stories
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee’s *Bobcat Other Stories* gathers a range of American short stories that probe relationships and memory. The tales navigate a student drawn into her professor’s mysterious history, a dinner party that signals the end of several marriages, and a matchmaker contracted to find a soul‑mate. Lee’s writing balances optimism with bittersweet realism, offering readers insightful reflections on contemporary life amid a distinctly New York backdrop.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Rebecca Lee

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