Finally, I got around to read something of Alice Munro. As a Nobel Literature Laureate she is easy accessible to everyone, which, I find, is not always the case with the Laureates. Alice Munro writes short stories, which is not really my cup of tea, although I read them from time to time. This is a time when it was really worth it.
From the back of the cover the
Observer notes: "
Read not more than one of her stories a day, and allow them to work their spell: they are made to last". I can agree to that, although I read half the book before I left for my holiday and half of it when I came back. Her stories are about life, often included middle aged or older aged people, and they all tell something about life. Our inner thoughts, how the world change around us, or something that happened in their youth and which has affected their whole life.
The stories are engaging, real and the characters she creates on only a few pages are incredible. You are right into them from the first line of each story. The stories makes you think about life, what it is and how we live it. Worth reading and reflecting. These stories are some of her earlier one and was published in 1974 for the first time. I am sure this is not the last time that I read Alice Munro, and I would be curious to read some of her later stories.
Have you read anything by her? What do you think?
I'm a huge fan of Alice Munro's short stories, but it;s been a while since I read any. I love short stories, but I go through phases with my desire to read them :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen you're in the zone again, you should try the Irish short story writer, William Trevor. He is magnificent!
She is my partner Rick's favorite author. He would love to meet her someday. I haven't read her for a long while but what I have, I've enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by Marmelade Gypsy and your birthday greetings! Delighted!