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386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374530280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 03 April 2007
Description
This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection--a finalist for the National Book Award--demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic an...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
fast 20%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374530280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 03 April 2007
Description
This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection--a finalist for the National Book Award--demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic an...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
fast 20%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%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.