Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver

Neighbors and Other Stories

Diane Oliver with Tayari Jones (Contributor)

264 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories challenging dark emotional medium-paced
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And she was becoming frightened too, looking at all those white faces pressed against the windowpanes. One Black family comes under attack as their little boy prepares to start at an all-white school.Friends plan a protest sit-in at the Rose Crest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 75%
challenging 59%
dark 42%
sad 42%
tense 30%
informative 26%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 25% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.11

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