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The Lost Salt Gift of Blood (Mass Market Paperback)

by Alistair MacLeod (Author), Joyce Carol Oates (Afterword)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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?A collection all admirers of short fiction will want to own.?
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“A collection all admirers of short fiction will want to own.”
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: New Canadian Library (July 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 077109969X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0771099694
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #607,637 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful Short-Storytelling, August 10, 1998
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MacLeod's short stories are the best I have ever read, and I write that as someone who doesn't usually like short stories. He manages to compress more emotion into one of these tales than the most writers can manage in a whole novel. Utterly wonderful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A heart warming celebration of life in the face of adversity, September 27, 1998
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On the surface 'The Lost Salt Gift of Blood' appears preoccupied with tragedy and death. However, read a little deeper and one finds it to be very life affirming. The themes of family, traditions, relationships, death, isolation and endurance echo throughout the short stories. The thematic parallels are skillfully woven into the fabric of the novel, highlighting that indeed, no one story can stand alone. It is worth reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars enlightening reading, September 3, 1998
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Written with great care, precision and meaning. You must read between the lines to get the most out of the book. Although all the stories revolve around death, grief, and pain, the focus on the life of the characters, rites of passage, and relationships is truly inspiring. I really enjoyed this book.
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