Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket: Stories by Hilma Wolitzer

Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket: Stories

Hilma Wolitzer with Elizabeth Strout (Contributor)

208 pages • first pub 2021 (view editions)

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Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket: Stories is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, sharply observed narratives that explore the complexities of daily life and relationships with wit and emotional depth.

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The uncannily relevant, deliciously clear-eyed collected stories of a critically acclaimed, award-winning author who is ripe for rediscovery--with a foreword by Elizabeth Strout. From her many well-loved novels, Hilma Wolitzer--now 90 years ol...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 771 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 68%

funny: 49%

sad: 25%

dark: 19%

lighthearted: 12%

hopeful: 9%

challenging: 7%

tense: 5%

mysterious: 3%

relaxing: 3%

inspiring: 2%

adventurous: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

26% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

19% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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