The Moons of Jupiter

by Alice Munro
The Moons of Jupiter cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 3102
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
LuminousVibes · 2020-11-19
emotional 3.50

The review notes the book's exploration of family relations, friendships, and the search for love and happiness, highlighting the emotional depth and relatability of the stories.

This reviewer appreciates how Munro's stories delve into the intricacies of family dynamics, friendships, and the enduring search for love and happiness. The collection is seen as a powerful exploration of human emotions, with each story offering a glimpse into the complexities of relationships and the universal quest for fulfillment. The reviewer finds the stories to be deeply relatable and emotionally resonant, making it a worthwhile read for those who enjoy introspective and heartfelt narratives.

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    It is about family relations, couples, friends.

    It discusses break-ups, guilt, resentment, but also the endless search for love, company and happiness.

    Lovely stories about little things, little emotions.

Mookse and Gripes · 2016-06-10
beautiful 4.50

The review praises the beautiful and incisive analysis of the stories, highlighting their emotional depth and the shared experience of reading it with a family member during a difficult time.

This reviewer found the collection to be a deeply moving experience, appreciating the way Munro's stories delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. They particularly valued the opportunity to share these stories with a loved one during a challenging period, which added a layer of personal significance to the reading. The review emphasizes the beauty and insightfulness of Munro's writing, making it a memorable and impactful read.

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    Beautiful, incisive analysis.

    Thank you. I was reading this to my dad in the hospital, now recovering well after surgery.

    Incidentally, he used to read to me when I was a child, and now I read to him.

The New York Times · 1983-03-20
compelling 4.00

The review focuses on Munro's choice of heroines, women navigating difficult stages in their domestic or sexual lives, and the universal themes of pain and emotion that resonate throughout the stories.

This review from The New York Times delves into the types of characters Munro frequently chooses—women in their 40s facing significant challenges in their personal lives. The reviewer highlights how Munro's stories capture the universal experiences of joy, fear, love, and awakening, making them relatable and deeply moving. The collection is seen as a testament to Munro's ability to lay bare the ordinary yet profound pains of life, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate introspective and emotionally rich storytelling.

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    The heroines Alice Munro usually chooses - women nearing or in their 40's who are negotiating difficult passages in domestic or sexual life.

    The joys, fears, loves and awakenings of women echo throughout these twelve unforgettable stories.

    Laying bare the unexceptional and yet inescapable pain of life.

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