Runaway by Alice Munro
"Runaway" is a collection of short stories that explore the depth of human relationships, the complexities of love, and the consequences of life's unpredictable turns. The stories revolve around women of varying ages and circumstances, each dealing with her own unique situation. Some are escaping from their past or present situations, while others are struggling to find their place in the world. The narratives delve into themes like betrayal, loss, and the often complicated dynamics between parents and children, and husbands and wives.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 335
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Fugitives
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This book is on the following 11 lists:
- 39th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 51st on The 21 best books of the 21st century (Babelia en EL PAÍS)
- 53rd on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 84th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- 75 Books Every Woman Should Read (Jezebel)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- Potter, Pi, and Pilgrim: What any library of the aughts ought to contain (Best from Canada Honorable Mentions) (The National Post (newspaper))
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 21 Books From the 21st Century Every Man Should Read (GQ)