Last Night
Last Night
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Last Night by James Salter is a collection of ten short stories exploring complex human relationships, love, and betrayal. Each story, including "Eyes of the Stars" and "Bangkok," delves into moments of personal revelation and the intricate dynamics between people, capturing poignant and often intense emotional experiences.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
James Salter's Last Night is lauded for its masterful prose and nuanced storytelling, capturing the complexities of relationships and human emotion. However, some readers find the short stories' brevity denies deeper character development, leaving them wanting more. Overall, it's praised for its elegant narrative style and emotional depth.
Who Should Read Last Night?
A reader who enjoys Last Night by James Salter appreciates rich, introspective prose and complex character studies. Fans of Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love or Richard Yates's Revolutionary Road will find Salter's exploration of life's intimate, fleeting moments particularly compelling.
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Last Night is a collection of ten short stories by James Salter, first published in 2005, known for its exploration of intimate and often stark themes in human relationships.
The book's title story, "Last Night," won the PEN/Malamud Award, honoring excellence in the art of short fiction.
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James Salter is renowned for his precise and evocative prose, a style that has been praised for its ability to convey complex emotions in a succinct manner.
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Short Story • Fiction
2006
Adult
18+ years
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