Like Life: Stories by Lorrie Moore

Like Life: Stories

Lorrie Moore

192 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective fast-paced
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In Like Life's eight exquisite stories, Lorrie Moore's characters stumble through their daily existence. These men and women, unsettled and adrift and often frightened, can't quite understand how they arrived at their present situations. Harry has...

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Community Reviews Summary of 513 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 61%
funny 38%
sad 23%
dark 19%
challenging 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 38% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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