Tenth of December by George Saunders
"Tenth of December" is a collection of short stories that explore themes of class, love, loss, and the struggle of human existence in contemporary America. The stories range from a young boy's confrontation with a pedophile, to a middle-class woman's encounter with a drug-addicted veteran, to a futuristic tale about neuropharmacology. The collection is known for its dark humor, social criticism, and exploration of the human condition.
The 1181st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Words
- 65,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 14 lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 11th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 22nd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 54th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 56th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 84th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 381st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die (BBC Radio Oxford)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Time)