The Ambush by Donna Tartt

The Ambush

Donna Tartt

20 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

Short story published in Tin House, vol. 7, #2.

A young girl befriends a newcomer to the neighborhood and grapples with fallout from the Vietnam War.

Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 57%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.75

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