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405 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784759438
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 17 October 2017
Description
A collection of seventeen wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.A gentle Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and his life have been torn apar...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,852 reviews
Moods
funny 48%
reflective 36%
relaxing 29%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Cursing, GriefMinor
Confinement, Homophobia, Infidelity
405 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784759438
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 17 October 2017
Description
A collection of seventeen wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.A gentle Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and his life have been torn apar...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,852 reviews
Moods
funny 48%
reflective 36%
relaxing 29%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Cursing, GriefMinor
Confinement, Homophobia, Infidelity