Free Love and Other Stories by Ali Smith

Free Love and Other Stories

Ali Smith

149 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

A teenage girl finds unexpected sexual freedom on a trip to Amsterdam. A woman trapped at a dinner party comes up against an ugly obsession. In the harsh light of dislocation, the people in these stories still find connections, words blowing in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 66%
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
funny 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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