Tenth of December

Tenth of December: Stories

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1,192 RATINGS  |  454 REVIEWS

Tenth of December

Tenth of December: Stories

4.9/5
1,147 RATINGS  |  199 REVIEWS

Description: One of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, George Saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and Tenth of December is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet.In the taut opening, "Victory Lap," a boy witnesses the attempted abduction of the girl next door and is faced with a harrowing choice: Does he ignore what he sees, or override years of smothering advice from his parents and act? In "Home," a combat-damaged soldier moves back in with his mother and struggles to reconcile the world he left with the one to which he has returned. And in the title story, a stunning meditation on imagination, memory, and loss, a middle-aged cancer patient walks into the woods to commit suicide, only to encounter a troubled young boy who, over the course of a fateful morning, gives the dying man a final chance to recall who he really is. A hapless, deluded owner of an antique store; two mothers struggling to do the right thing; a teenage girl whose idealism is challenged by a brutal brush with reality; a man tormented by a series of pharmaceutical experiments that force him to lust, to love, to kill—the unforgettable characters that populate the pages of Tenth of December are vividly and lovingly infused with Saunders' signature blend of exuberant prose, deep humanity, and stylistic innovation.Writing brilliantly and profoundly about class, sex, love, loss, work, despair, and war, Saunders cuts to the core of the contemporary experience. These stories take on the big questions and explore the fault lines of our own morality, delving into the questions of what makes us good and what makes us human.Unsettling, insightful, and hilarious, the stories in Tenth of December—through their manic energy, their focus on what is redeemable in human beings, and their generosity of spirit—not only entertain and delight; they fulfill Chekhov's dictum that art should "prepare us for tenderness." We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers. To get started finding Tenth of December, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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GENRES
Science Literary Criticism Thriller Science Fiction Young Adult True Crime Biography

Page

251

Format

Hardcover

Published

2013

Publisher

Random House

Language

eng

Original Title

Tenth of December: Stories

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Kevin Perez
Kevin Perez August 30, 2024
Average but still worth reading.
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Daniel Wilson March 06, 2025
Very good book with useful insights.
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Grace Adams September 06, 2025
Good introduction to the topic.
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Zoe Phillips February 23, 2024
Enjoyed reading it overall.
Hannah Mitchell
Hannah Mitchell July 28, 2025
Good structure and pacing.
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson January 15, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall March 02, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
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Joshua Harris May 21, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Zoe Phillips November 30, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson May 14, 2025
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
Kevin Perez
Kevin Perez February 14, 2025
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Grace Adams
Grace Adams April 25, 2024
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Eric Evans
Eric Evans November 02, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen January 21, 2024
Good structure and pacing.
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Brandon Green December 14, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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Joseph Clark March 20, 2024
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
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Amelia White January 14, 2024
It completely changed my perspective.
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Andrew Thompson October 17, 2025
An exceptional piece of work.
Isabella Taylor
Isabella Taylor September 22, 2025
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
Lily Scott
Lily Scott January 19, 2025
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
Kevin Perez
Kevin Perez June 21, 2024
This book truly stands out among others in its category.
Amelia White
Amelia White July 31, 2025
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen March 24, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Lily Scott December 01, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson September 12, 2025
Some chapters were stronger than others.
Matthew Anderson
Matthew Anderson October 19, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Mia Moore September 05, 2024
An exceptional piece of work.
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Avery King November 01, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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It completely changed my perspective.
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Jonathan Wright August 24, 2025
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen May 28, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Michael Brown January 11, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Joshua Harris January 12, 2024
Solid content and clear writing.
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Ryan Lewis September 16, 2024
An exceptional piece of work.
Harper Lee
Harper Lee September 21, 2024
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
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David Thomas December 29, 2025
An exceptional piece of work.
Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris April 24, 2025
Would recommend it.
Lily Scott
Lily Scott June 04, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Mia Moore
Mia Moore July 05, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
Natalie Parker
Natalie Parker September 17, 2024
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
Michael Brown
Michael Brown June 20, 2024
It completely changed my perspective.
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson August 29, 2024
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
Brandon Green
Brandon Green May 22, 2024
Enjoyed reading it overall.
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Isabella Taylor March 19, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
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Isabella Taylor April 13, 2024
Very good book with useful insights.
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Jonathan Wright July 24, 2024
Helpful and informative.
Brandon Green
Brandon Green January 03, 2025
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Brandon Green September 23, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright November 09, 2025
This book truly stands out among others in its category.
Matthew Anderson
Matthew Anderson March 11, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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