Ordinary Wear and Tear

Thomas McGuane

Original publication

2026

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Opening Excerpt

From the story

She broke Carl’s heart, he thought, but she’s not breaking mine.

Story Vibe & Style Profile

Literary Dimensions
Emotional Weight 2.9 / 5

Reflective

Narrative Pacing 2.1 / 5

Deliberate

Literary Style 2.0 / 5

Clear Realism

Speculative / Reality 1.3 / 5

Realistic / Mimetic

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About the Author

Thomas Francis McGuane III is an American writer. His work includes ten novels, short fiction and screenplays, as well as three collections of essays devoted to his life in the outdoors. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the NCHA Members Hall of Fame and the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. McGuane's papers, manuscripts, and correspondence are located in the Montana State University Archives and Special Collections and are available for research use. In 2023, he was given the first Award for Excellence in Service to the MSU Library for the advancement of scholarship and access to unique materials.

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