34 pages 1 hour read

Carol Shields

The Stone Diaries

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Reviews & Readership

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Carol Shields' The Stone Diaries is lauded for its intricate portrayal of an ordinary woman's life, capturing the essence of femininity and human experience. Reviewers praise its rich narrative and character depth, though some find its fragmented structure challenging. Overall, it is celebrated for its emotional depth and profound reflections on life's moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Stone Diaries?

Readers who appreciate introspective novels with strong character development and a focus on ordinary lives would enjoy The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields. Fans of books like Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith will find similar themes of personal resilience and everyday struggles.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1160L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Topics
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Canadian Literature