The Peach Stone: Stories from Four Decades
The Peach Stone: Stories from Four Decades
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1967
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New Mexico • 20th century
1967
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Peach Stone: Stories from Four Decades by Paul Horgan is a collection of stories spanning forty years. Each narrative explores themes of human experience, relationships, and the passage of time. The collection includes stories such as "The Peach Stone," "A Summer’s Work," and "The Music Stopped."
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Paul Horgan's The Peach Stone: Stories from Four Decades impresses with its rich storytelling and evocative prose, chronicling diverse human experiences. The collection is praised for its deep character development. However, some readers note a lack of thematic cohesion. Overall, the book is celebrated for its literary merit and emotional depth.
Who Should Read The Peach Stone: Stories from Four Decades?
A reader who appreciates richly woven narratives and historical fiction will enjoy The Peach Stone: Stories from Four Decades by Paul Horgan. Fans of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien and The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, who seek profound human experiences, will find this collection engaging.
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Novel • Fiction
New Mexico • 20th century
1967
Adult
18+ years
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