What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
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BetaWhat We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012207
Short Story • Fiction
Florida • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander is a collection of eight short stories. The title story explores themes of identity, faith, and friendship as two Jewish couples engage in conversation that reveals their personal histories and cultural differences. Other stories examine complex relationships and moral dilemmas.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Humorous
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Nathan Englander's What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank is praised for its sharp wit and insightful exploration of identity, faith, and culture. Many commend its engaging prose and complex characters, though some find certain stories uneven. Overall, it is a thought-provoking collection that delves into the human experience with nuance and humor.
Who Should Read What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank?
Readers who appreciate Nathan Englander's What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank often enjoy intricately woven narratives with Jewish cultural themes, dark humor, and moral complexities. Fans of Philip Roth's Goodbye, Columbus or Shalom Auslander's Foreskin's Lament would likely find this collection compelling.
8,534 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
207
Short Story • Fiction
Florida • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
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