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159 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679723059
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 June 1989
Description
In his second collection, including the iconic and much-referenced title story featured in the Academy Award-winning film Birdman, Carver establishes his reputation as one of the most celebrated short-story writers in American literature—a hauntin...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,298 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
dark 52%
sad 39%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
mysterious 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, ViolenceModerate
Death, Suicide, MurderMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt
159 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679723059
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 June 1989
Description
In his second collection, including the iconic and much-referenced title story featured in the Academy Award-winning film Birdman, Carver establishes his reputation as one of the most celebrated short-story writers in American literature—a hauntin...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,298 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
dark 52%
sad 39%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
mysterious 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, ViolenceModerate
Death, Suicide, MurderMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt