Because They Wanted to by Mary Gaitskill

Because They Wanted to

Mary Gaitskill

256 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A New York Times Notable Book A man tells a story to a woman sitting beside him on a plane, little suspecting what it reveals about his capacity for cruelty and contempt. A callow runaway girl is stranded in a strange city with another woman's fra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 71%
emotional 57%
funny 42%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.79

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