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"What exquisite stories these are, each of them immaculately composed, each of them powerfully transporting... This book deserves prizes." —Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried

Each of the ten stories in Have Mercy on Us is an illuminating window into a human life. In the way of all…

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1 author picked Have Mercy On Us as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

If it’s one aspect of storytelling I truly appreciate, it’s the element of surprise, and Lisa Cupolo’s debut collection delivers that again and again.

She presents a broad range of characters in locations across the globe; they make unpredictable decisions and face forks in the road. Like the other books I’ve chosen, these stories highlight humanity and relationships in an intimate way that makes us feel empathy and curiosity, often unexpectedly.

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