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Thunderstruck & Other StoriesWINNER OF THE STORY PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NEWSDAY NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post San Francisco Chronicle O: The Oprah Magazine The Miami Herald Publishers Weekly Kirkus Reviews Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more. From the author of the beloved novel The Giant's House finalist for the
WINNER OF THE STORY PRIZE - LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NEWSDAYNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
The Washington Post - San Francisco Chronicle - O: The Oprah Magazine - The Miami Herald - Publishers Weekly - Kirkus Reviews
Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more. From the author of the beloved novel The Giant's House--finalist for the National Book Award--comes a beautiful new story collection, her first in twenty years. Laced through with the humor, the empathy, and the rare and magical descriptive powers that have led Elizabeth McCracken's fiction to be hailed as "exquisite" (The New York Times Book Review), "funny and heartbreaking" (The Boston Globe), and "a true marvel" (San Francisco Chronicle), these nine vibrant stories navigate the fragile space between love and loneliness. In "Property," selected by Geraldine Brooks for The Best American Short Stories, a young scholar, grieving the sudden death of his wife, decides to refurbish the Maine rental house they were to share together by removing his landlord's possessions. In "Peter Elroy: A Documentary by Ian Casey," the household of a successful filmmaker is visited years later by his famous first subject, whose trust he betrayed. In "The Lost & Found Department of Greater Boston," the manager of a grocery store becomes fixated on the famous case of a missing local woman, and on the fate of the teenage son she left behind. And in the unforgettable title story, a family makes a quixotic decision to flee to Paris for a summer, only to find their lives altered in an unimaginable way by their teenage daughter's risky behavior. In Elizabeth McCracken's universe, heartache is always interwoven with strange, charmed moments of joy--an unexpected conversation with small children, the gift of a parrot with a bad French accent--that remind us of the wonder and mystery of being alive. Thunderstruck & Other Stories shows this inimitable writer working at the full height of her powers. Praise for Thunderstruck & Other Stories "Restorative, unforgettable . . . a powerful testament to the scratchy humor and warm intelligence of McCracken's writing."--Sylvia Brownrigg, The New York Times Book Review (Editor's Choice) " A] bewitching and wise collection . . . playful, even joyful."--O: The Oprah Magazine
"Stunningly beautiful . . . brilliantly moving . . . Moments of joy and pure magic flicker and pitch-perfect humor acts as a furtive SOS signal through the fog of loss."--Los Angeles Times "Each of Thunderstruck's nine stories is a storm: delightful and destructive, packed with electricity, fascinating to watch unfold."--Salon "The stories here are brilliant, funny and heartbreaking. . . . Elizabeth McCracken is a national treasure."--Paul Harding, The Wall Street Journal
"Pure delight: one lyrical, impeccably constructed sentence after another."--Chicago Tribune
"Beautifully wrought . . . As painstaking as a watchmaker, McCracken disassembles life down to its smallest parts."--The Boston Globe
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dial Press
Published: 08/18/2015
ISBN: 9780812987676
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.10w x 0.60d
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 01/03/2016 pg. 24
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★★★★★ 4
Would give them 5 stars if they were TCF
Size: Size 5 (124 Count)
These diapers fit my baby well. Many brands I’ve tried seem to be too tight in the waist/bulky on the bottom for my baby, but not these. I wish they were TCF, but as far as I can tell they are only ECF, so they’re a backup diaper for me as I try to buy TCF. The only other drawback is that the ruffles are pretty small so that’s less leakage/blowout protection but it hasn’t seemed to cause much of a problem for us. They’re pretty soft and stretchy. I like that they have a wetness indicator.
Pros:
Price
Soft
Stretchy
Good fit for my delightfully chunky baby
Wetness indicator
Not bulky
ECF*
Cons:
*Not TCF
Small ruffles
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
★★★★★ 1
A Catastrophic Failure in Diaper Form
Size: Size 2 (184 Count)
I’m not sure if I just got a bad batch or if these diapers are always this horrendous, but I will not spend another dime to find out—and I strongly urge you to do the same. I loved this brand’s Gentle version. They were everything you want in a diaper: super absorbent, well-fitted, no blowouts. I was their biggest fan. So, when the Gentles weren’t available, I thought, Surely the Plush will be just as good, maybe even better!
I have never been more wrong.
Let’s start with the tabs. These things are folded up like some kind of sick joke, requiring you to unfold them in three separate, precise movements. Miss a step? The tab rips off in your hand, leaving you holding a now-worthless scrap of disappointment. This happened to me. It happened to my mother. It will happen to you.
But wait, there’s more! The side wings are a disaster. The right wing is disproportionately longer than the left, which means everything in this diaper is permanently listing to the right like a sinking ship. The left side? Practically non-existent. As a result, I have experienced more blowouts with these diapers than in my daughter’s entire life combined. I don’t know what sorcery was used to engineer a diaper that actively funnels poop toward the worst possible escape route, but here we are.
And because I was foolishly optimistic, I bought a month’s supply. So now I'm locked in a psychological battle with my own stubbornness. I could throw them out, but that would be admitting defeat. So instead, I soldier on, knowing each diaper change is another step into madness.
Please, learn from my mistake. You don’t have to live like this. Let me be your tribute, the sacrificial parent who suffered so you don’t have to. We’re already running on fumes as newborn parents—don’t make it worse by willingly subjecting yourself to these truly useless diapers that will rob you of your last remaining shreds of sanity.
Save yourself. Run.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
★★★★★ 5
DON'T SLEEP ON THESE DIAPERS! (but your baby should)
Size: Size 3 (40 Count)
I was skeptical at first trying out the plush version of this diaper because I thought the mama bear gentle touch was just OK and you can find a better diaper for the same price point. I saw these on prime day for the same price as the gentle touch and said why not. I was very, very impressed. They are soft and flexible with a satin-like exterior; similar to the feel of a hello bello diaper. The plush version definitely feels more quality than the papery gentle touch ones. I first tested the absorbency using 12 oz of water, waited ten minutes and dabbed dabbed dabbed. Seriously NO moisture! In comparison to the gentle touch diaper that had obvious moisture after the same test. I put them to use on my baby, who just for reference is 19lbs, for an overnight and the diaper did not leak and was only damp in the morning, not wet! Amazing. She is a moderate wetter but I still think that performance is great because in comparison to gentle touch, the diaper was wet on the inside after only three hours and I had to consistently use diaper cream so rash wouldn't develop; I would have never used the gentle touch as an overnight diaper. Seriously, for .21 a diaper for size three these diapers are a steal. DONT SLEEP ON THIS DEAL, PICK UP SOME MAMA BEAR PLUSH DIAPERS!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Not the Same 🤍
Size: Size 2 (184 Count)
I loved the Mama Bear size 1 diapers, so I expected the “plush” size 2s to be the same. Unfortunately, they feel completely different. These seem thinner and not quite as absorbent as the size 1 regular pack.
The design is also really busy, which makes the wetness indicator harder to see at a quick glance. With babies, that little line matters more than you’d think.
I’ll still finish the pack, but I’m not sure I’d repurchase this “plush” version. If you’re choosing between them, I’d recommend sticking with the regular pack instead. In comparison, Huggies still perform better than these for us. 🤍✨
They don’t hold blowouts at all but they do fit well. They’re also not stretchy. I noticed the print on my baby’s legs.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great cost efficient option
Size: Size 4 (36 Count)
I switched over from Millie Moon and really like these. They’re affordable, don’t have harmful additives, and are soft and gentle on my babies. Holds a significant amount and doesn’t leak even on overnight wears. I like the simple non character design as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026
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