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126 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781609381141
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Publication date: 01 October 2012
Description
Safe as Houses, the debut story collection of Marie-Helene Bertino, proves that not all homes are shelters. The titular story revolves around an aging English professor who, mourning the loss of his wife, robs other people's homes of their sentime...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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126 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781609381141
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Publication date: 01 October 2012
Description
Safe as Houses, the debut story collection of Marie-Helene Bertino, proves that not all homes are shelters. The titular story revolves around an aging English professor who, mourning the loss of his wife, robs other people's homes of their sentime...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.