Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?
In 'Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?', Raymond Carver invites readers into the lives of ordinary people grappling with profound, often unspoken issues. Each story is a window into a world where silence speaks volumes and the mundane collides with the extraordinary. Characters navigate the complexities of relationships, loss, and longing in a raw, minimalist style that resonates deeply. As tensions rise and emotions simmer beneath the surface, Carver's poignant prose compels readers to confront the quiet struggles that define human existence. This collection leaves you questioning: what lies beneath the silence in our own lives?
By Raymond Carver
Published: 1992
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