Plain Pleasures by Jane Bowles

Plain Pleasures

Jane Bowles

144 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Description

In this collection of short fiction, ranging from North Africa to South America, Bowles explores her fascination with the hidden lives of apparently ordinary middle-aged women.

Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
funny 83%
challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.52

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