The Complete Short Stories by Muriel Spark

The Complete Short Stories

Muriel Spark with Emilia Fox (Narrator), Richard E. Grant (Narrator), Juliet Stevenson (Narrator)

17 hours, 24 minutes first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective relaxing slow-paced
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From the cruel irony of A Member of the Family to the fateful echoes of The Go-Away Bird and the unexpectedly sinister The Girl I Left Behind Me, in settings that range from South Africa to the Portobello Road, Muriel Spark coolly probes the idios...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.61

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