2024 the best short story review
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Twenty prizewinning stories selected from the thousands published in magazines over the previous year—continuing the O. Henry Prize's century-long tradition of literary excellence.
"Widely regarded as the nation's most prestigious awards for short fiction." —The Atlantic Monthly.
Now entering its second century, the prestigious annual story anthology has a new title, a new look, and a new guest editor. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has brought her own refreshing perspective to the prize, selecting stories by an engaging mix of celebrated names and young emerging voices. The winning stories are accompanied by an introduction by Adichie, observations from the winning writers on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines that publish short fiction.
Featured in this collection: Daphne Palasi Andreades • David Means • Sindya Bhanoo • Crystal Wilkinson • Alice Jolly • David Rabe • Karina Sainz Borgo (translator, Elizabeth Bryer) • Jamel Brinkley • Tessa Hadley • Adachioma Ezeano • Anthony Doerr • Tiphanie Yanique • Joan Silber • Jowhor Ile • Emma Cline • Asali Solomon • Ben Hinshaw • Caroline Albertine Minor (translator, Caroline Waight) • Jianan Qian • Sally Rooney
From the Publisher
Publisher : Anchor (September 14, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593311256
ISBN-13 : 978-0593311257
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.17 x 0.87 x 7.95 inches
Reviewer: Amanda Stevenson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read!
Review: Such a great read. The stories were all their own flavor but each main character had a voice that made you care about the story. I loved it.
Reviewer: Tony Jacobs
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: O. Henry Welcome Back!
Review: Great collection of diverse stories. Just one I couldn't finish. Thank you, Chimamanda and Jenny!
Reviewer: Judi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Such excellent stories and writing
Review: So nice to read really good writing. These stories are often powerful, engaging and entertaining.
Reviewer: Bibliophile
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A gem
Review: Came quickly and in good shape. Excellent collection of stories. HIGHLY recommend.
Reviewer: Betsy Gillard
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Reflects different cultures
Review: Very similar writing styles
Reviewer: Laura
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Every year!
Review: Always the perfect travel/vacation companion.
Reviewer: Dar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short story collection
Review: Great assortment of short stories, familiar and new writers.
Reviewer: yan ek
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not for me.
Review: I have a strong love for short stories and subscribed to The New Yorker for them and got the O'Henry annual books, as well as the Best American Short Stories each year. I usually preferred the O'Henry selections, but at this point, I hated this years collection so much I don't know if I'll ever have the interest to read them again. One of the stories actually made me feel physically ill! These selections are most likely picked for the interest of other writers and not readers-which are two very different categories.
Reviewer: Tara King
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: a powerful and illuminating collection of short stories with some unmissable gems. i was engrossed and enjoyed reading every single story. the intro by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is insightful too.