The Collected Short Stories by Jean Rhys, Diana Athill

The Collected Short Stories

Jean Rhys, Diana Athill

387 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Some of Jean Rhys's most powerful writing is to be found in this rich, dark collection of her collected stories. Her fictional world is haunted by her own, painful memories: of cheap hotels and drab Parisian cafés; of devastating love affairs; of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 83%
emotional 83%
reflective 83%
funny 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.87

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