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242 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782117162
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Michel Faber's short stories are markedly diverse-the voice of each is so distinct that the book reads like an anthology of different writers. But Faber's radically inventive style fastens all fifteen stories into a compelling collection deserving...
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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242 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782117162
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Michel Faber's short stories are markedly diverse-the voice of each is so distinct that the book reads like an anthology of different writers. But Faber's radically inventive style fastens all fifteen stories into a compelling collection deserving...
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%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.