Emerald City
Emerald City
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Short Story • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Emerald City" by Jennifer Egan, a photographer and his wife navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives while living in New York. The narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and the stark contrast between perception and reality in a city brimming with possibilities.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Emerald City by Jennifer Egan is celebrated for its vivid prose and insightful exploration of urban life and human connections. Critics praise Egan's ability to create compelling, multi-layered characters. Some find certain plots less engaging, but overall, the collection is lauded for its originality and emotional depth, showcasing Egan's distinctive narrative style.
Who Should Read Emerald City?
Readers who enjoy Emerald City by Jennifer Egan typically appreciate character-driven narratives and nuanced explorations of human experiences. Fans of Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout or Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri would likely find Egan's collection engaging, as it shares a similar literary style and attention to detail.
3,921 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Emerald City is a collection of short stories by Jennifer Egan, exploring various themes and characters, ultimately showcasing her versatility as a writer before she gained wider acclaim with novels like A Visit from the Goon Squad.
Egan wrote Emerald City during a period when she contributed regularly to publications such as The New York Times Magazine and Harper's, influencing her narrative style and subject choice.
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The stories in Emerald City were written over a span of eight years, reflecting different stages of Egan's early career and literary evolution.
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Short Story • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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