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Certain American States: Stories,Used
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One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Grantas Best Young American novelists, Catherine Lacey, the Whiting Awardwinning author of The Answers, showcases her literary style in short fiction with Certain American States, a collection of stories about ordinary people seekingand failing to findthe extraordinary in their lives.Catherine Lacey brings her narrative mastery to Certain American States, her first collection of short stories. As with her acclaimed novels Nobody Is Ever Missing and The Answers, she gives life to a group of subtly complex, instantly memorable characters whose searches for love, struggles with grief, and tentative journeys into the minutiae of the human condition are simultaneously gripping and devastating.The characters in Certain American States are continually coming to terms with their place in the world, and how to adapt to that place, before change inevitably returns. A woman leaves her dead husbands clothing on the street, only for it to reappear on the body of a stranger; a man reads his exwifes short story and neurotically contemplates whether it is about him; a young woman whose Texan mother insists on moving to New York City with her has her daily attempts to get over a family tragedy interrupted by a mute stranger showing her incoherent messages on his phone. These are stories of breakups, abandonment, and strained family ties; dead brothers and distant surrogate fathers; loneliness, happenstance, starting over, and learning to let go. Laceys elegiac and inspired prose is at its full power in this collection, further establishing her as one of the singular literary voices of her generation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Certain American States: Stories'? A: 'Certain American States: Stories' explores the theme of ordinary people seeking extraordinary experiences in their lives, focusing on their struggles with love, grief, and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this short story collection? A: The author of 'Certain American States: Stories' is Catherine Lacey, known for her acclaimed novels and short fiction.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Certain American States: Stories'? A: 'Certain American States: Stories' contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Certain American States: Stories' published? A: 'Certain American States: Stories' was published on August 7, 2018.
- Q: Is 'Certain American States: Stories' a new book? A: Yes, the condition of 'Certain American States: Stories' is listed as new.
- Q: What genre does 'Certain American States: Stories' belong to? A: 'Certain American States: Stories' belongs to the genre of tragedy.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone collection? A: 'Certain American States: Stories' is a standalone collection of short stories.
- Q: What type of characters can I expect in this collection? A: The collection features subtly complex characters who navigate themes of love, loss, and the intricacies of human relationships.
- Q: What recognition has 'Certain American States: Stories' received? A: 'Certain American States: Stories' was named one of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018 and received accolades from various publications including Vanity Fair and The Guardian.