Everything That Rises Must Converge by Flannery O'Connor

Everything That Rises Must Converge

Flannery O'Connor

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This collection of nine short stories by Flannery O'Connor was published posthumously in 1965. The flawed characters of each story are fully revealed in apocalyptic moments of conflict and violence that are presented with comic detachment. The tit...

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Moods

dark 81%
reflective 65%
emotional 36%
challenging 34%
sad 29%
tense 25%
funny 18%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.08

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