Taking Care by Joy Williams

Taking Care

Joy Williams

256 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

Stories deal with a young divorcee, a shared summer home, a troubled family, a wedding, childhood fears, the death of a pet, a lying child, and enlightenment.

Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.33

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