Where I'm Calling From by Raymond Carver
New and Selected Stories
"Where I'm Calling From" is a collection of 37 short stories that delve into the lives of everyday people dealing with addiction, relationships, and hardship. The stories often depict characters in moments of crisis or reflection, grappling with their personal demons or past mistakes. The author's minimalist style and focus on ordinary life brings a sense of realism and relatability to these narratives, making them a poignant exploration of human struggle and resilience.
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- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Da Dove Sto Chiamando
- Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
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- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 29th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 1709th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- What Is the Best Work of American Fiction of the Last 25 Years? (New York Times)