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The faraway world : stories / Patricia Engel.
A collection of ten haunting short stories linked by themes of migration, sacrifice, and moral compromise bring to life the liminality of regret, the vibrancy of community, and the epic deeds and quiet moments of love.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781982159528 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 200 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition: First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Avid Reader Press, 2023.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Aida -- Fausto -- The book of saints -- Campoamor -- Guapa -- La ruta -- Ramiro -- The bones of Cristóbal Colón -- Libélula -- Aguacero. |
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| Genre: | Short stories. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Engel | 31681010307940 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A collection of ten haunting short stories linked by themes of migration, sacrifice, and moral compromise bring to life the liminality of regret, the vibrancy of community, and the epic deeds and quiet moments of love. - Baker & Taylor
From the New York Times best-selling author of Infinite Country, this collection of 10 haunting, award-winning short stories bring to life the liminality of regret, the vibrancy of community and the epic deeds and quiet moments of love. - Simon and Schuster
A New York Times Editorsâ Choice * One of The Washington Postâs 50 Notable Works of Fiction of 2023 * One of Chicago Public Libraryâs Favorite Books of the Year * A LitHub Best Book of 2023
From the author of Infinite Countryâa New York Times bestseller and a Reeseâs Book Club pickâcomes a ârich and compellingâ (The Washington Post) collection of ten exquisite, award-winning short stories set across the Americas and linked by themes of migration, sacrifice, and moral compromise.
Two Colombian expats meet as strangers on the rainy streets of New York City, both burdened with traumatic pasts. In Cuba, a woman discovers her deceased brotherâs bones have been stolen, and the love of her life returns from Ecuador for a one-night visit. A cash-strapped couple hustles in Miami, to life-altering ends.
âIf youâre looking for a collection that will touch your heart and make you look at your fellow humans more generously, this oneâs a canât-missâ (Good Housekeeping). Author Patricia Engel is âa wonderâ (Lauren Groff) and these intimate and panoramic stories bring to life the liminality of regret, the vibrancy of community, and the epic deeds and quiet moments of love.
