American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell

American Salvage

Bonnie Jo Campbell

192 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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“These short stories approach their subjects from an array of perspectives, but what they share is freshness, surprise, and a compulsion to plumb some absolute extremes of American existence.”—National Book Award citationAmerican Salvage is rich w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 71%
challenging 57%
emotional 57%
reflective 57%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.06

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