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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe: and Other Stories
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe and Other Stories
Author: Carson McCullers
A classic work that has charmed generations of readers, this collection assembles Carson McCullers's best stories, including her beloved novella "The Ballad of the Sad Caf." A haunting tale of a human triangle that culminates in an astonishing brawl, the novella introduces readers to Miss Amelia, a formidable southern woman whose caf serves as t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780618565863
ISBN-10: 0618565868
Publication Date: 4/5/2005
Pages: 160
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  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Mariner Books
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Ballad of the Sad Cafe: and Other Stories on + 5 more book reviews
Great and easy read!
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The Ballad of the Sad Café
This is as intriguing and addicting short novel as anyone ever wrote. The author builds suspense by tempting the reader with forebodings of what will transpire in the lives of her characters. She also leads the reader down the proverbial garden path as to the denouement; at least it was not what I had expected, even after reading the editor's comments in the introduction. If you haven't read her before, this is an excellent introduction to a great yet often forgotten writer.
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Excellent short stories by a master storyteller.


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