The Best American Short Stories of the Century

by John Updike (Editor), Katrina Kenison (Co-editor) - The Best American Short Stories of the Century Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.5 by 351 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Enriching perspective on history
  • Introduction to new authors
  • Good for short story novices
  • Entertaining and educational
  • Well packaged

Cons from Reviews

  • Doesn't live up to title
  • Subjective selection of stories
  • Some stories are clunkers
  • Audio version has fewer stories
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