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407 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670911721
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 06 September 2001
Description
Muriel Spark is a wholly original presence in modern literature. This volume, which contains all her published short stories together with some new writing, amply displays her extraordinary talent; her cool biting humour, unique vision of human na...
Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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Racial slursModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, Colonisation
407 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670911721
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 06 September 2001
Description
Muriel Spark is a wholly original presence in modern literature. This volume, which contains all her published short stories together with some new writing, amply displays her extraordinary talent; her cool biting humour, unique vision of human na...
Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slursModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, Colonisation