A Rose for Emily and Other Stories by William Faulkner

A Rose for Emily and Other Stories

William Faulkner

140 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Emily is a member of a family in the antebellum Southern aristocracy; after the Civil War, the family has fallen on hard times.

Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 66%
tense 66%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 37%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.93

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