--- product_id: 573139880 title: "Mariner The Best American Short Stories 2023" price: "KD 6.13" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/573139880-mariner-the-best-american-short-stories-2023 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Mariner The Best American Short Stories 2023 **Price:** KD 6.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mariner The Best American Short Stories 2023 - **How much does it cost?** KD 6.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/573139880-mariner-the-best-american-short-stories-2023) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Mariner The Best American Short Stories 2023 by Lee, Min Jin, Pitlor, Heidi online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: I enjoy the stories with themes that resonated with me, and I equally enjoy the stories about subjects I haven't experienced in this collection of short stories. "Peking Duck" is a story about the Chinese immigrant experience. I have many Chinese family members, so I could resonate with the theme of this story. I love the references to Chinese food in this story. I also like the theme of a Chinese immigrant trying to learn English. "My Brother William" is a story about the relationship between an older brother and his younger sister. I love the passion both siblings have for their jobs. The theme of a sibling relationship makes me want to strengthen the bond I have with my own sister. "Camp Emeline" is about a camp for kids with disabilities, that is established by a family after the death of a disabled family member. "Camp Emeline" is a beautiful story about creating opportunities for disabled people. I strive for this goal in my job. "Grand Mal" is a story about the stressful events in a woman's life that result in her having a grand mal seizure. "The Company of Others" is about a woman who feels insecure and unhappy in her marriage and in motherhood. I have never been married, but I have an empathy for this female character. "The Mine" is a story about how dangerous working in a gold mine can be. I love these three stories because these stories delve into subjects I haven't experienced. I love all the stories in this book. Review: I've read The Best American Short Stories since the 1980s. My mother gave them to me every holiday, and they were a charished gift. My son has taken up the mantle since her passing, and this year's collection is arguably the best. The diversity of voices and perspectives feels organic—there's no forced inclusion here. I started with Lauren Groff's masterpiece, but soon turned toward the beginning of the book. I felt a kinship with Cherline Brazile's characters' struggling friendship. I wept with Taryn Bowe's young protagonist. The bouncing timeline of Da-Lin's story was thrilling, her genius character utterly original. I only wish there were more stories. Congratulations to Min Jin Lee and Heidi Pitlor. This is a brilliant collection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #102,432 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #860 in U.S. Literature #6,720 in Literary Fiction #11,398 in Genre Fiction | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (114) | | Dimensions | 13.72 x 2.03 x 20.83 cm | | ISBN-10 | 0063275902 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0063275904 | | Item weight | 294 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | 17 October 2023 | | Publisher | Mariner Books | ## Images ![Mariner The Best American Short Stories 2023 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JfiUNGynL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***A on 22 October 2023* I enjoy the stories with themes that resonated with me, and I equally enjoy the stories about subjects I haven't experienced in this collection of short stories. "Peking Duck" is a story about the Chinese immigrant experience. I have many Chinese family members, so I could resonate with the theme of this story. I love the references to Chinese food in this story. I also like the theme of a Chinese immigrant trying to learn English. "My Brother William" is a story about the relationship between an older brother and his younger sister. I love the passion both siblings have for their jobs. The theme of a sibling relationship makes me want to strengthen the bond I have with my own sister. "Camp Emeline" is about a camp for kids with disabilities, that is established by a family after the death of a disabled family member. "Camp Emeline" is a beautiful story about creating opportunities for disabled people. I strive for this goal in my job. "Grand Mal" is a story about the stressful events in a woman's life that result in her having a grand mal seizure. "The Company of Others" is about a woman who feels insecure and unhappy in her marriage and in motherhood. I have never been married, but I have an empathy for this female character. "The Mine" is a story about how dangerous working in a gold mine can be. I love these three stories because these stories delve into subjects I haven't experienced. I love all the stories in this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by V***R on 5 March 2024* I've read The Best American Short Stories since the 1980s. My mother gave them to me every holiday, and they were a charished gift. My son has taken up the mantle since her passing, and this year's collection is arguably the best. The diversity of voices and perspectives feels organic—there's no forced inclusion here. I started with Lauren Groff's masterpiece, but soon turned toward the beginning of the book. I felt a kinship with Cherline Brazile's characters' struggling friendship. I wept with Taryn Bowe's young protagonist. The bouncing timeline of Da-Lin's story was thrilling, her genius character utterly original. I only wish there were more stories. Congratulations to Min Jin Lee and Heidi Pitlor. This is a brilliant collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by V***E on 10 April 2024* Most of the writing in this volume was nothing like classic short stories written by Hemingway, Welty, Faulkner, etc. The editor’s choices leaned toward immersing the reader in a jolting experience, an unfamiliar point of view, insight, not perfection. A few pieces made no attempt at offering closure, several were too dark for my sensibilities, a couple felt as if they had not been fully developed (or could have benefited from a more thoughtful title), but most took you deep into cultural experiences that were highly personal & unfamiliar. The submission from Manuel Muñoz & Kosiso Ugwueze stood out as gems, especially the latter. Both were powerfully told tales readers will not be able to forget. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/573139880-mariner-the-best-american-short-stories-2023](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/573139880-mariner-the-best-american-short-stories-2023) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*