What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver
This collection of short stories explores the complexities of love through various perspectives. The narratives delve into the lives of everyday people, showcasing their struggles, their desires, and their failures. Love is depicted in its many forms, from passionate and romantic to destructive and obsessive, providing a raw and honest depiction of human relationships. The stories highlight how love can both heal and hurt, uniting and dividing people in unexpected ways.
The 1082nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 159-176
- Words
- 23,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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