Sex and Death: Stories by Peter Hobbs, Sarah Hall

Sex and Death: Stories

Peter Hobbs, Sarah Hall

336 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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In this provocative and haunting collection of short stories edited by two masters of the form, a diverse group of contemporary writers probes the nature and connection between two of the most powerful, exhilarating, and terrifying forces that def...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
emotional 62%
reflective 62%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
funny 37%
sad 37%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.15

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