Bad Behavior by Mary Gaitskill

Bad Behavior

Mary Gaitskill

203 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

Powerful stories of dislocation, longing and desire which depict a disenchanted and rebellious urban fringe generation that is groping for human connection. (Or, more simply put, the angst of people-who-wear-black.)

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Moods

dark 78%
reflective 70%
emotional 48%
sad 29%
tense 24%
challenging 22%
funny 15%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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