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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
challenging
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
a well-executed collection of varying degrees of bummer and humor
http://librarianaut.com/2013/06/10/book-review-tenth-of-december/
challenging
dark
Saunders came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The stories in this anthology range from to sci-fi thought experiments to the achingly workaday, and Saunders imbues every character with an authenticity that makes them relatable even when they're dispicable, sinister, or pathetic.
Saunders toys with a variety of themes but definitely has his favorites. He's most confident depicting characters who have been eroded by the tiny points of friction in everyday life, with defining moments sprinkled in to aid in the characterization. That admittedly becomes a bit repetitive, like a painter that uses mostly oranges and browns. Spiderhead stands out in memory due to the shift in both tone and, arguably, genre. The result is a provocative story that cuts to the root of what makes us human, featuring characters that are invitingly earnest.
Saunders toys with a variety of themes but definitely has his favorites. He's most confident depicting characters who have been eroded by the tiny points of friction in everyday life, with defining moments sprinkled in to aid in the characterization. That admittedly becomes a bit repetitive, like a painter that uses mostly oranges and browns. Spiderhead stands out in memory due to the shift in both tone and, arguably, genre. The result is a provocative story that cuts to the root of what makes us human, featuring characters that are invitingly earnest.
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character