Ann Beattie is an American novelist and short story writer. She has received an award for excellence from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters and the PEN/Malamud Award for excellence in the short story form.
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2015
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3.3 / 5
Bittersweet
Narrative Pacing
1.9 / 5
Contemplative
Literary Style
2.3 / 5
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Speculative / Reality
1.6 / 5
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