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272 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241146644
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Here is a new collection of short stories from the writer Rick Moody has called “the best prose stylist in America.”Her stories may be literal one-liners: the entirety of “Bloomington” reads, “Now that I have been here for a little while, I can sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
lighthearted 59%
emotional 37%
relaxing 29%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 11%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 52% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death
272 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241146644
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Here is a new collection of short stories from the writer Rick Moody has called “the best prose stylist in America.”Her stories may be literal one-liners: the entirety of “Bloomington” reads, “Now that I have been here for a little while, I can sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
lighthearted 59%
emotional 37%
relaxing 29%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 11%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 52% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death