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The housebreaker of Shady Hill

and other stories
Book • 1958
The Housebreaker of Shady Hill is a collection of seven short stories by John Cheever, published in 1958.

These stories delve into the lives of suburbanites, revealing their struggles with identity, morality, and the monotony of middle-class life.

Cheever's narratives are characterized by their nuanced exploration of human nature and the societal pressures of suburban America.

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Mentioned by John Powers when discussing the new Apple TV+ series, "Your Friends and Neighbors", and its thematic similarities to Cheever's work.
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