Can't and Won't by Lydia Davis

Can't and Won't

Lydia Davis

289 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective medium-paced
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NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe New York Times - Los Angeles Times - The Boston GlobeHer stories may be literal one-liners: the entirety of Bloomington reads, Now that I have been here for a little while, I can say with confidence that I have never been he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 684 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 57%
emotional 35%
relaxing 28%
challenging 17%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 33%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 52% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.44

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