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The State We're In: Maine Stories

by Ann Beattie
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Interconnected stories revealing women's zeitgeist.

If you're drawn to complex characters and the intricacies of human relationships, 'The State We're In' could be your next great read. Ann Beattie's mastery of the short form shines through as she interweaves tales of women at different life stages, all linked by the setting of Maine. It's not just about place; it's a deep dive into personal narratives that shape our perceptions and emotional landscapes. Perfect for those who appreciate the subtleties of story-telling and the profound truths hidden in seemingly mundane interactions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The State We're In: Maine Stories

by Ann Beattie
$10.90 Now $7.90 Save 28% more
ISBN: 9781501107818
Authors: Ann Beattie
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 2015-08-11
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Drama, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Japanese Literature, Asian Literature, Feminism, LGBTQ+, Literature, Race, Dystopia, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.02
(rated by 1010 readers)

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From a multiple prize–winning master of the short form: a stunning collection of linked stories that perfectly capture the zeitgeist through the voices of vivid and engaging women from adolescence to old age. The State We’re In is about how we live in the places we have chosen—or been chosen by. It’s about the stories we tell our families, our friends, and ourselves, the truths we may or may not see, how our affinities unite or repel us, and where we look for love. Many of these stories are set in Maine, but The State We’re In is about more than geographical location. Some characters have arrived by accident, others are trying to get out. The collection opens, closes, and is interlaced with stories that focus on Jocelyn, a wryly disaffected teenager living with her aunt and uncle while attending summer school. As in life, the narratives of other characters interrupt Jocelyn’s, sometimes challenging, sometimes embellishing her view. Riveting, witty, sly, idiosyncratic, and bold, these stories describe a state of mind, a manner of being—now. A Beattie story is like a fresh bulletin from the front: we snatch it up, eager to know what’s happening out there on the edge of that shifting and dubious no-man’s-land known as interpersonal relations. The State We’re In is a fearless exploration
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Interconnected stories revealing women's zeitgeist.

If you're drawn to complex characters and the intricacies of human relationships, 'The State We're In' could be your next great read. Ann Beattie's mastery of the short form shines through as she interweaves tales of women at different life stages, all linked by the setting of Maine. It's not just about place; it's a deep dive into personal narratives that shape our perceptions and emotional landscapes. Perfect for those who appreciate the subtleties of story-telling and the profound truths hidden in seemingly mundane interactions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.