100 Years of The Best American Short Stories by Heidi Pitlor, Lorrie Moore

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories

The Best American Short Stories #1915-2015

Heidi Pitlor, Lorrie Moore

752 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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The Best American Short Stories is the longest running and best-selling series of short fiction in the country. For the centennial celebration of this beloved annual series, master of the form Lorrie Moore selects forty stories from the more than ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

4.12

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