CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders

CivilWarLand in Bad Decline

George Saunders

179 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced
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Description

In six stories and the novella, Bounty, Saunders introduces readers to people struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world.

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Moods

dark 86%
funny 79%
reflective 32%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
challenging 25%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 18%
tense 14%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.09

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