Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny

Games and Rituals

Katherine Heiny

240 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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The beloved author of Early Morning Riser ("The funniest novel of the year." --The Washington Post) brings us twelve glittering stories of love--friendships formed at the airport bar, ex-husbands with benefits, mothers of suspiciously sweet teenag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 530 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
reflective 67%
emotional 57%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
relaxing 11%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 20% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.78

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