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

Description

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 523 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
lighthearted 63%
reflective 57%
adventurous 21%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
mysterious 21%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
dark 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 61% | Character: 30% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

N/A: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

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