Lost in the City by Edward P. Jones

Lost in the City

Edward P. Jones

268 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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A magnificent collection of short fiction focusing on the lives of African-American men and women in Washington, D.C., Lost in the City is the book that first brought author Edward P. Jones to national attention. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the ...

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Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 80%
sad 50%
tense 50%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 30%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.95

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