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175 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440164203
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Often regarded as her finest and most literary work, "Mr. Right Is Dead" is Rona Jaffe's collection of short stories from 1965. Containing five stories and one novella, each story has the savvy and sharp tone that characterize the best of Rona Jaf...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 26%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 7%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Drug use, AddictionMinor
Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Animal death
175 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440164203
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Often regarded as her finest and most literary work, "Mr. Right Is Dead" is Rona Jaffe's collection of short stories from 1965. Containing five stories and one novella, each story has the savvy and sharp tone that characterize the best of Rona Jaf...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 26%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 7%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Drug use, AddictionMinor
Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Animal death