The Ballad of the Sad Cafe by Carson McCullers

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

Carson McCullers

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fiction classics short stories dark slow-paced
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A classic work that has charmed generations, this collection assembles Carson McCullers's best stories, including her beloved novella "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe." A haunting tale of a human triangle that culminates in an astonishing brawl, the no...

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Moods

sad 65%
reflective 62%
emotional 47%
dark 39%
mysterious 30%
challenging 19%
tense 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 37%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.74

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