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178 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571260843
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 May 2010
Description
In this brilliant collection of stories Lorrie Moore addresses herself to a contemporary emotional dilemma – the widening gulf between men and women, and the simultaneous yearning for and fear of closeness.
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
funny 38%
sad 23%
dark 19%
challenging 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 38% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Average rating
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178 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571260843
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 May 2010
Description
In this brilliant collection of stories Lorrie Moore addresses herself to a contemporary emotional dilemma – the widening gulf between men and women, and the simultaneous yearning for and fear of closeness.
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
funny 38%
sad 23%
dark 19%
challenging 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 38% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.