"Thirteen Ways of Looking" by Colum McCann is a collection of four short stories, including the novella "Thirteen Ways of Looking," which shares the title of the book. The stories explore the themes of memory, loss, and human connection. In "Thirteen Ways of Looking," an elderly retired judge reflects on his life and relationships as he goes about his day, only to be assaulted and left unconscious in his apartment. The other stories include "What Time Is It Now, Where You Are?" which follows a writer who is struggling to complete a story for a magazine, "Sh'khol," which tells the story of a mother and son dealing with the aftermath of a family tragedy, and "Treaty," which follows a nun who becomes involved in the Irish peace process. Through his vivid prose and skillful storytelling, McCann captures the complexities of the human experience in these powerful and moving stories.
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