A Permanent Member of the Family by Russell Banks

A Permanent Member of the Family

Russell Banks

240 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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A masterly collection of new stories from Russell Banks, acclaimed author of The Sweet Hereafter and Rule of the Bone, which maps the complex terrain of the modern American familyThe New York Times lauds Russell Banks as "the most compassionate fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.45

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