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80 pages • first pub 1966 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Description
“That woman who killed the fish unfortunately is me,” begins the title story, but “if it were my fault, I’d own up to you, since I don’t lie to boys and girls. I only lie sometimes to a certain type of grownup because there’s no other way.” Enumer...
Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
relaxing 37%
reflective 31%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death80 pages • first pub 1966 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Description
“That woman who killed the fish unfortunately is me,” begins the title story, but “if it were my fault, I’d own up to you, since I don’t lie to boys and girls. I only lie sometimes to a certain type of grownup because there’s no other way.” Enumer...
Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
relaxing 37%
reflective 31%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death