Morgan's Passing
Morgan's Passing
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • 1970s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Morgan's Passing by Anne Tyler follows the life of Morgan Gower, a man known for his eccentricities and tendency to assume different identities. Set in Baltimore, the narrative explores Morgan's interactions with people around him, focusing on themes of identity, family, and personal transformation as he navigates complex relationships.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Morgan's Passing by Anne Tyler offers a unique character study, praised for its rich, quirky characters and vivid, detailed writing. Readers appreciate Tyler's exploration of identity and life's unpredictability. However, some find the plot slow-paced. Overall, it's a thought-provoking narrative that blends humor with introspection.
Who Should Read Morgan's Passing?
A reader who appreciates Morgan's Passing by Anne Tyler likely enjoys character-driven narratives with quirky, complex protagonists. Fans of John Irving's The World According to Garp and Anne Lamott's Rosie would appreciate its exploration of identity and unconventional life paths. Themes of family dynamics and self-discovery are appealing.
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Morgan's Passing was published in 1980 and led to Anne Tyler being awarded a Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize for fiction by an American woman.
The novel was included in the 2005 edition of Time magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels published since 1923.
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Anne Tyler was inspired by her own experiences living in Baltimore, where the novel is set, often using the city's unique character as a backdrop for her stories.
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • 1970s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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