Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules by David Sedaris

Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules

David Sedaris

2 hours, 56 minutes first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction essays short stories emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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A must-have for the fans of the #1 bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction from Flannery O'Connor to Tobias Wolff. David Sedaris is an exceptional reader. Alone in his apartment, he r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
funny 61%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 27%
dark 22%
relaxing 16%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.57

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