Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club
Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
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Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012222
Short Story • Fiction
El Paso, Texas • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club is a collection of seven short stories by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Set in El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, Mexico, the stories explore themes of love, identity, and resilience, often centering around the lives of individuals navigating cultural and personal challenges. Key stories include "He Has Gone to Be with the Women" and "The Art of Translation."
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
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Review Roundup
Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is lauded for its poignant storytelling and emotional depth. Readers praise its vivid characters and the intricate exploration of themes like identity and belonging. Some criticize the pacing as uneven. Overall, it is celebrated for its compelling narratives that resonate deeply with readers.
Who Should Read Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club?
A reader who would enjoy Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club appreciates nuanced storytelling, exploring identity and belonging. Fans of Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street or Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven may find Sáenz's work resonant, with its focus on borderland experiences.
2,390 ratings
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Short Story • Fiction
El Paso, Texas • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
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