The Word Book by Mieko Kanai, Paul McCarthy

160 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Like the surfaces of a jagged crystal, each story in this collection shows an entirely different facet when viewed from a different angle. Playing games with the basic units of both life and fiction—the solid certainties of the self, the world aro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.42

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