What We Talk About When We Talk About Love
by Raymond Carver
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 29.8K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 159 pages.
About What We Talk About When We Talk About Love
Alternate-cover edition can be found here In his second collection, Carver establishes his reputation as one of the most celebrated and beloved short-story writers in American literature—a haunting meditation on love, loss, and companionship, and finding one’s way through the dark.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Raymond Carver |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 159 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,807 |
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What genre is What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is What We Talk About When We Talk About Love worth reading?
Based on 29.8K reader ratings, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love has 159 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love was written by Raymond Carver. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?
The ISBN-13 for What We Talk About When We Talk About Love is 9780679723060.0.
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