Short Cuts: Selected Stories by Robert Altman, Raymond Carver

Short Cuts: Selected Stories

Robert Altman, Raymond Carver

157 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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The nine stories and one poem collected in this volume formed the basis for the astonishingly original film “Short Cuts” directed by Robert Altman. Collected altogether in this volume, these stories form a searing and indelible portrait of America...

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Community Reviews Summary of 364 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
sad 62%
dark 37%
emotional 37%
tense 37%
challenging 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.94

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