The Anchor Book of New American Short Stories by Ben Marcus

496 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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“In twenty-nine separate but ingenious ways, these stories seek permanent residence within a reader. They strive to become an emotional or intellectual cargo that might accompany us wherever, or however, we go. . . . If we are made by what we read...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.78

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