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Certain American States

By Catherine Lacey
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Certain American States is a compelling collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the tumultuous nature of modern life. Each tale offers a profound exploration of loneliness, resilience, and personal transformation, as characters navigate the challenges of love, identity, and societal expectations. With a distinctive narrative voice, Catherine Lacey captures the subtleties of everyday experiences, leaving readers with a thoughtful reflection on the human condition.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships with a touch of dark humour. The author's insightful exploration of loneliness and the human condition makes it a compelling read for those who enjoy thought-provoking and character-driven fiction.

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Certain American States

Twelve stories - each a masterful and compassionate guide to the fluctuations of the human heart - from one of Granta's Best of Young American Novelists.

Twelve stories - each a masterful and compassionate guide to the fluctuations of the human heart - from one of Granta's BEST OF YOUNG AMERICAN NOVELISTS

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Certain American States explores the inescapable nature of certain states of being, as Catherine Lacey's characters navigate through twelve tales of love, loss and longing.

A grieving wife gives away the shirts her husband has left behind. A flirtatious widow takes a honeymooning couple to see her husband's grave. A businessman working for a shadowy organization known as "The Company" checks into a room in a strange and remarkable hotel.

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Certain American States by Catherine Lacey is praised for its poignant and introspective stories that explore the complexities of human relationships. Reviewers commend Lacey's sharp and elegant prose, which captures the absurdities and emotional intricacies of everyday life with wit and empathy. The collection is noted for its ability to evoke deep feelings of loneliness and longing, resonating with readers who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783782215

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Catherine Lacey is the author of The Answers and Nobody Is Ever Missing. She has won a Whiting Award, was a finalist for the NYPL's Young Lions Fiction Award, and was named one of Granta's Best Young American Novelists. Her books have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch & German. She was born in Mississippi and is based in Chicago. Certain American States is her first story collection.

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