A review by ckirkhart
Selected Stories by Alice Munro

5.0

I've read the occasional Alice Munro story in the past, but this is the first large compilation I have read. With each story I became more and more impressed with her ability. She gives such a subtle complexity to her characters, most of whom live more or less ordinary lives. She alludes to intricate, deep emotions without ever spelling them out to her reader or lapsing into sentimentality. I can't wait to start the reading through all of her original collections, discovering more work and revisiting all of the stories in this compilation.