Tenth of December by George Saunders
"Tenth of December" is a collection of short stories that explore themes of class, love, loss, and the struggle of human existence in contemporary America. The stories range from a young boy's confrontation with a pedophile, to a middle-class woman's encounter with a drug-addicted veteran, to a futuristic tale about neuropharmacology. The collection is known for its dark humor, social criticism, and exploration of the human condition.
The 2260th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 415
Since this book was first published in 2013, there is a penalty of 62.4%. The age adjusted score is 156.04.
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- score: 74 -- The 100 best books of the 21st century (Weight: 72)
- score: 69 -- A Century of Reading (Weight: 69)
- score: 54 -- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Weight: 54)
- score: 9 -- Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Weight: 9)
- score: 9 -- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Weight: 9)
- score: 9 -- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Weight: 9)