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Red Convertible: Selected and New Stories, 1978-2008
Red Convertible: Selected and New Stories, 1978-2008 | Louise Erdrich
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"Erdrich is a true original... [and] one of our major writers: She illuminates large swaths of U.S. history and culture, and [The Red Covertible] is a good demonstration of her compelling stylistic innovations, not to mention her literary cunning." --Washington Post Book World From New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich, fresh off her acclaimed Pulitzer-Prize finalist The Plague of Doves, comes The Red Convertible, a stunning collection of short stories selected by the author herself from over three decades of work. A veritable masterclass in the art of short fiction, The Red Convertible features 31 previously published stories and 5 never-before-published pieces. Presented in one collection for the first time, the stories of The Red Convertible cement Louise Erdich's position in the pantheon of consummate, innovative writers of the American short story alongside such luminaries as Flannery O'Connor and Charles Baxter.
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AshleyHoss820
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This is for the short story, “The Red Convertible,” but I can guarantee the entire collection is worth reading. This story is part of Love Medicine. Erdrich is so clever in her connections. A fabulous storyteller.

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elizabethlk
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The Flower was a harsh and powerful read, but well worth the effort if you are emotionally prepared to read it. I hope those who read it were able to enjoy this story from Louise Erdrich. #litereads https://wp.me/p9KSXu-8V

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elizabethlk
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The ending of the story isn't necessarily where you might expect the story to go from the beginning, even though it isn't that dramatic of a twist when it happens. What did it make you think and feel to see the story end that way? #litereads

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elizabethlk
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The Flower handles multiple subjects that are difficult to read. How did reading about these subjects make you feel? What do you think of how Erdrich handled writing about these subjects? #litereads

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elizabethlk
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With an 1839 setting, this is the furthest back we have read with #litereads excepting a classic or two. What did you think of how Erdrich used that historical setting in this story? What did you think of how she used Ojibwe Territory in 1839 specifically?

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elizabethlk
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Our latest #litereads selection is The Flower by Louise Erdrich, an historical fiction tale from Ojibwe territory in the 1830s. Let us know what you think when you've read the story. You can access a source to read it on our intro link below.

Tw for violence, especially against women and children.

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This specific short story is not in Litsy's database, so I've tagged a short story collection from the author.

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Bookbeez
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Fantastic short story collection. Sometimes funny, sometimes fantastical, many times tragic and real. The stories take place mostly around Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota and in and around reservations. The writing is wonderful and the characters, while not always lovable, are certainly memorable. This is from the library, but it was so good I have my own copy on its way from Powells. #recommendsday

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Bookbeez
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Loving this amazing short story collection. Humorous and incredibly sad.

MrBook I heard about this one on a podcast. Sounds like you'll give it high marks. 8y
Bookbeez @MrBook I'm about half way through and it's great. 8y
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Booksnob
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Louise Erdrich, You Complete Me.

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