Which Is More Than I Can Say About Some People Overview
“Which Is More Than I Can Say About Some People” is a short story by Lorrie Moore. It was first published in 1993 in The New Yorker. It was later re-published in Moore’s 1998 story collection, Birds of America. The story follows Abby Mallon, who suddenly realizes that she is unfulfilled by her marriage. She decides to take a spontaneous trip to Ireland, and she is accompanied by her bold and outspoken mother. Over the course of the trip, Abby gains a newfound sense of confidence, as well as a newfound sense of appreciation for her mother. The story explores themes of fear, fulfillment, and love.
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Lorrie Moore's artful short fiction plays upon hauntingly familiar pangs in its depiction of the pitfalls of modern existence. Throughout, a darkly witty sense of humor pervades the often desperate ...
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