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While strolling aimlessly through the aisles of the Hawthorne Powells, this book caught my eye. I have never been a huge fan of short stories, but Davis may have made me a convert. Among her clever stories, ranging from just a couple lines long to over twenty pages, there are a handful of gems. I was surprised at her ability to create develop characters so completely and 'next-door-neighbor' like in so few words and through some interesting ways. I have to say, I'll will definitely be checking out some more of Davis's work.
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Varieties of Disturbance: Stories by Lydia Davis
baker4887, September 30, 2011
While strolling aimlessly through the aisles of the Hawthorne Powells, this book caught my eye. I have never been a huge fan of short stories, but Davis may have made me a convert. Among her clever stories, ranging from just a couple lines long to over twenty pages, there are a handful of gems. I was surprised at her ability to create develop characters so completely and 'next-door-neighbor' like in so few words and through some interesting ways. I have to say, I'll will definitely be checking out some more of Davis's work.