A collection of short stories exploring human relationships and moral dilemmas with a sharp, introspective tone.
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A collection of short stories exploring human relationships and moral dilemmas with a sharp, introspective tone.
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Eleven "impeccably crafted, painfully hilarious" tales of innocence lost and families in search of connection from the New York Times–bestselling author ( San Francisco Chronicle). A reluctant trophy wife on her Italian honeymoon; a young woman in love with her sister's dead boyfriend; a lonely puppeteer flirting with the hostess of a children's party; a teenage girl traveling to Paris with her father and, unexpectedly, his young girlfriend. Francine Prose's characters inhabit a world of rich em...
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes, though not pervasive.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence; brief mentions of physical conflict without graphic detail.
Profanity
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Moderate profanity; occasional strong language used in dialogue.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol and drug use, not central to the narrative.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes, mentioned in passing.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on cultural issues, not a dominant theme.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depictions of emotional suffering or past abuse, not graphic.
Other
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