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288 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1971
Description
This collection of Borchert's most important prose, translated by A. D. Porter with an Introduction by Stephen Spender, includes the complete text of the title play, as well as 39 stories and assorted pieces that comprise much of the author's outp...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 75%
reflective 61%
challenging 40%
tense 28%
informative 14%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, War, DeathModerate
Suicide attempt
288 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1971
Description
This collection of Borchert's most important prose, translated by A. D. Porter with an Introduction by Stephen Spender, includes the complete text of the title play, as well as 39 stories and assorted pieces that comprise much of the author's outp...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 75%
reflective 61%
challenging 40%
tense 28%
informative 14%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, War, DeathModerate
Suicide attempt