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A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore

Genres Featured In A Gate at the Stairs

Literary Fiction (Dominant)
Coming-of-Age (Major)
Contemporary Fiction (Prominent)
Drama (Notable)
Social Commentary (Notable)

Themes Featured In A Gate at the Stairs

Coming of Age (Major)
Race and Adoption (Significant)
Family Dynamics (Significant)
Loss and Grief (Moderate)

Tones In A Gate at the Stairs

Witty (Strong)
Bittersweet (Moderate)
Melancholic (Noticable)
Reflective (Moderate)
Sarcastic (Noticable)

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