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The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories

Emma Donoghue
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The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003

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Emma Donoghue

The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

255

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Historical Eras

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories by Emma Donoghue features a collection of historical short stories centered on extraordinary events and people. Each story, like "Account," "The Fox on the Line," and "Revelations," invites readers into unusual, often forgotten moments in history, highlighting diverse experiences and human resilience.

Mysterious

Dark

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.7

1,728 ratings

56%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emma Donoghue's The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories offers a unique blend of historical fiction and feminist perspective, providing rich, imaginative retellings of historical events. While some stories captivate with vivid detail and depth, others may feel uneven or underdeveloped. Overall, Donoghue's creativity and narrative style are commendable.

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Who Should Read The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories?

Readers who enjoy Emma Donoghue's The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories are intrigued by historical fiction with a feminist edge. Fans of Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber or Sarah Waters' Fingersmith will appreciate the blend of fact and fiction with rich, captivating narratives.

3.7

1,728 ratings

56%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

255

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Historical Eras

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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