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George Saunders' latest collection of short stories successfully explores many complex themes including: morality, criminality, capitalism, immigration, and suicide. He creates stories that intrigue the reader with characters that are decidedly flawed. The humanity of the characters allows the reader to empathize with the story on a deeper level, perhaps the reader can even recognize those same traits in themselves or others. Saunders does not necessarily answer the big questions that he poses to the reader, however he does manage to guide the reader through a journey of self discovery through the unique experiences and perspectives of his characters. The stories are so beautifully layered that one can read the stories several times

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