Cost of Living : Early and Uncollected Stories

from LynleyS

Not going to lie - this collection was hard work. After reading Twilight, I suppose I deserved a mental workout. I had to really think before understanding what each story was really about. This meant reading the stories more than once, and reading slowly. I didn't revisit every single story, but...

from txpam

No one will be disappointed once they are introduced to Ms. Gallant's superb short stories. A wonderful storyteller with attention to detail and characters that linger in the memory forever. Highly recommended.

from Sheltiemama

I had never heard of Mavis Gallant before receiving a copy of this book, and I'm so glad I got a copy. Gallant's short stories are about people after World War II, mostly in Europe. She has shown me a time and place that I never would have been able to experience otherwise. Her characters all are...

from kurvanas

Mavis Gallant is one of the unsung heroes of the short form in literature. This collection is a wonderful showcase of her early works, most of which appeared in The New Yorker. That should instantly alert you. She holds her own alongside the more well-known American giants like John Updike. She i...

from tackerman1

Very good short stories. Worth the time to take and read it. Hope to read more of this author's books in the future You will enjoy