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224 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911231370
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 25 March 2009
Description
• Wilson’s ability to craft wonderfully strange and poignant stories shines in this collection, where we meet a host of unique characters including a stand-in grandmother and a worker at a Scrabble factory
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 50%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 17%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 23% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide attempt, Body horrorModerate
Racism, Grief, BullyingMinor
Homophobia, Incest, Sexual content
224 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911231370
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 25 March 2009
Description
• Wilson’s ability to craft wonderfully strange and poignant stories shines in this collection, where we meet a host of unique characters including a stand-in grandmother and a worker at a Scrabble factory
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 50%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 17%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 23% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide attempt, Body horrorModerate
Racism, Grief, BullyingMinor
Homophobia, Incest, Sexual content