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253 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Richard Yates's unflinchingly realistic stories explore loneliness, but they don't neglect failure, cruelty, and heartbreak. Most of the stories feature men who have been disappointed, somehow, by their inability to fulfill the promise of their yo...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 60%
funny 28%
dark 25%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Mental illnessModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, War253 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Richard Yates's unflinchingly realistic stories explore loneliness, but they don't neglect failure, cruelty, and heartbreak. Most of the stories feature men who have been disappointed, somehow, by their inability to fulfill the promise of their yo...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 60%
funny 28%
dark 25%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Mental illnessModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, War