Book · 2007 · Fiction, short stories (single author)
Varieties of Disturbance
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Lydia Davis also did this for me my my introduction to her began with her Story collection varieties of disturbance but these days you're much better off just getting her collected stories and leaving it on your bedside table.
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Varieties of Disturbance is a collection of short stories by American author Lydia Davis. On The Book Review podcast episode titled The Listeners’ Episode: Editors and Critics Answer Your Questions, published on July 18, 2024, Dave Kim discussed how the book served as his introduction to the author's distinctive literary style. Kim explained that reading this particular volume initiated his appreciation for Davis's work, though he ultimately advised contemporary readers that they would be much better off acquiring her comprehensive collected stories instead. He suggested keeping that larger volume accessible by placing it directly on one's bedside table for regular reading. The conversation highlighted the enduring appeal of Davis's minimalist prose and her unique ability to capture subtle nuances of human experience through brief, fragmented narratives. Kim's recommendation underscored the lasting impact that Varieties of Disturbance can have on readers encountering Davis's literary voice for the very first time, even if a broader compilation represents the most practical acquisition for interested fans looking to dive deeper into her expansive bibliography.
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Dave Kim Lydia Davis also did this for me my my introduction to her began with her Story collection varieties of dis… 1
“Lydia Davis also did this for me my my introduction to her began with her Story collection varieties of disturbance but these days you're much better off just getting her collected stories and leaving it on your bedside table”