In Persuasion Nation by George Saunders

In Persuasion Nation

George Saunders

228 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced
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The stories In Persuasion Nation are easily his best work yet. "The Red Bow,"about a town consumed by pet-killing hysteria, won a 2004 National Magazine Award and "Bohemians," the story of two supposed Eastern European widows trying to fit in in s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 813 reviews

Moods

funny 93%
dark 65%
reflective 58%
emotional 24%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 6%
informative 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 23% | No: 17% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.02

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