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386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374524319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Here are all of Grace Paley's classic stories collected in one volume. Her quirky, boisterous characters and rich use of language have won her readers' hearts and secured her place as one of America's most accomplished writers of short fiction.
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
fast 20%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374524319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Here are all of Grace Paley's classic stories collected in one volume. Her quirky, boisterous characters and rich use of language have won her readers' hearts and secured her place as one of America's most accomplished writers of short fiction.
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
fast 20%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.