Chilly Scenes of Winter by Ann Beattie

Chilly Scenes of Winter

Ann Beattie

288 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

This is the story of a love-smitten Charles; his friend Sam, the Phi Beta Kappa and former coat salesman; and Charles' mother, who spends a lot of time in the bathtub feeling depressed.

Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
funny 40%
dark 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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