The Visiting Privilege: New and Collected Stories by Joy Williams

The Visiting Privilege: New and Collected Stories

Joy Williams

512 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories reflective slow-paced
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The legendary writer's first collection in more than ten years, a literary event of the highest orderJoy Williams has been celebrated as a master of the short story for four decades, her renown passing from one generation to the next even in the s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 90%
reflective 70%
emotional 60%
sad 50%
funny 40%
adventurous 30%
tense 30%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.11

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