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150 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
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Language: English
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Published in 1939, this landmark collection of three short\xa0novels, now available in an exclusive Library of America e-book edition, elevated Katherine Anne Porter, in the words of one contemporary reviewer, “into the illustrious company headed ...
Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
sad 69%
emotional 52%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
mysterious 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Medical contentModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Racial slursMinor
War, Fatphobia150 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Published in 1939, this landmark collection of three short\xa0novels, now available in an exclusive Library of America e-book edition, elevated Katherine Anne Porter, in the words of one contemporary reviewer, “into the illustrious company headed ...
Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
sad 69%
emotional 52%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
mysterious 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Medical contentModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Racial slursMinor
War, Fatphobia