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What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish?

Etgar Keret
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What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish?

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012

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Etgar Keret

What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish?

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

5

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Tel Aviv, Israel • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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In "What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish??" by Etgar Keret, a young filmmaker named Yonatan interviews people about their three wishes, seeking to capture diverse desires. An encounter with Sergei, who possesses a wish-granting goldfish, leads to an unexpected event, highlighting themes of communication, human connection, and unanticipated consequences.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Book Details
Pages

5

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Tel Aviv, Israel • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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