The Hillside by Jane Smiley

20 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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After bringing Earth to ruin, the age of humans is over. It is a blessing for some in this tender and tragic cautionary fable from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of A Thousand Acres.Now the Congress of Animals is in control, unforgiving, and de...

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Moods

reflective 60%
sad 45%
dark 40%
challenging 35%
tense 20%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 31%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

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3.13

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