Birthday stories
5 journalers for this copy...
"In this enviable gathering, Haruki Murakami has chosen for his party some of the very best short story writers of recent years, each with their own birthday experiences, each story a snapshot of life on a single day. ... this anthology captures a range of emotions evoked by advancing age and the passing of time, from events fondly recalled to the impact of apalling tragedy."
Received it as part of a book swap from ichigochi. It was exchanged keeping my birthday buddy in mind since it's on her wishlist. Thank you ichigochi for responding promptly to my request!
Journal Entry 3 by prachitulshan at By Mail, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, January 17, 2010
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Mailed to my birthday buddy yesterday. Glad to shorten your wishlist...and i thought it's an appropriate one to send for your birthday! Enjoy!
Mailed to my birthday buddy yesterday. Glad to shorten your wishlist...and i thought it's an appropriate one to send for your birthday! Enjoy!
This is a really nice anthology. And a good introduction to quite a few North American authors, some I knew already, some I hadn't heard of. Murakami also gives some introductory notes on them. It was a perfect birthday gift - so I reserve it as another birthday gift for somebody....
Journal Entry 6 by ApoloniaX at My Birthday Buddy!, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I can't say I was thrilled by any of the stories in this book. I kept puttting it down, picking it up, putting it back down again. The best two out of the lot were 'The Birthday Present' and 'Birthday Girl' I would like to have known what it was she wished for though.
Journal Entry 9 by redfox5 at Halloween and Treat , A book trading site -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
What a lovely treat. Many thanks for your package, books, chocolate and stickers - perfect.