The Stone Diaries

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  ‘The Stone Diaries’ (though there are in fact no diaries, they are said to have been lost) because everyone raised in the Orphans’ Home in Stonewall Township, Manitoba is given the name of Stone, because Mercy Stone’s husband, Cuyler Goodwill, works ... (read full critics)

  lrb published on Tue, 7 Sep 2010

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  Despite the length, it almost read like a summary. Where are the characters? I couldn't find them.
  I found "Unless" a much more structured, enjoyable book.

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  Ficie said on Jul 28, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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  The first Carol Shields I read and it bowled me over. even after all these years some of the atmosphere of the book, the feeling of her bedroom etc - stays with me.

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  Canda said on Dec 12, 2007 | Add your feedback

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  Carol Shields makes the simple stories of daily life incredibly intense, even if often a bit sad. Not to be missed

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  Silcatt said on Dec 9, 2007 | Add your feedback

Book Details

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• English Books
• Paperback 400 Pages
• Edition: Reissue
• ISBN-10: 014023313X
• ISBN-13: 9780140233131
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
• Pub date: Apr 01, 1995
• Dimensions: 1290 mm x 839 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding and Others
• In other languages: other languages Libri Italiani

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• NY Times Notable Book Club (475)

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