The Metal Bowl by Miranda July

The Metal Bowl

Miranda July

15 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories funny informative slow-paced
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http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/201...September 4, 2017 IssueFiction, Short Story:“It happened in an apartment, on an old couch. I wasn’t directed so much as given a series of props to make my way through, like an obstacle course.”

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
dark 42%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 87%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.17

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