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Literary Fiction· Canada

The Stone Diaries

by Carol Shields
Aggregate Editorial Score74/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 1995361 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Carol Shields's The Stone Diaries (1995) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The life of Daisy Goodwill Flett—from her birth in 1905 to her death late in the twentieth century—is narrated in shifting perspectives and forms in Shields's Pulitzer and Booker-shortlisted novel. A quiet masterpiece of the ordinary, it examines what it means to have a woman's life go largely unrecorded. Themes of women's lives, domesticity, memory run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 1995 and Kirkus Reviews 1993.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
199555
Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
19938
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stone Diaries about?

The life of Daisy Goodwill Flett—from her birth in 1905 to her death late in the twentieth century—is narrated in shifting perspectives and forms in Shields's Pulitzer and Booker-shortlisted novel. A quiet masterpiece of the ordinary, it examines what it means to have a woman's life go largely unrecorded.

Who wrote The Stone Diaries?

The Stone Diaries was written by Carol Shields, from Canada. First published in 1995.

What awards has The Stone Diaries won?

The Stone Diaries has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1995; Kirkus Reviews 1993.

Is The Stone Diaries worth reading?

The Stone Diaries is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in women's lives, domesticity, memory.