People of the Book by Rachel Swirsky

People of the Book

Rachel Swirsky

224 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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From Sholom Aleichem to Avram Davidson, Isaac Bashevis Singer to Tony Kushner, the Jewish literary tradition has always been one rich in the supernatural and the fantastic. In these pages, gathered from the best short fiction of 2005, twelve autho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.68

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