The Closed Door and Other Stories by Dorothy Whipple

The Closed Door and Other Stories

Stories Collection #1

Dorothy Whipple

229 pages • first pub 1935 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of human flaws and societal norms through the quiet, everyday struggles of midcentury domestic life.

Description

The ten short stories in 'The Closed Door and Other Stories' are a selection from the three volumes of stories that Dorothy Whipple published in her lifetime: 'On Approval' in 1935, 'After Tea and Other Stories' in 1941 and 'Wednesday and Other St...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 70 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

emotional: 66%

funny: 50%

lighthearted: 50%

relaxing: 33%

dark: 16%

sad: 16%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
Character

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

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