The Best American Short Stories of the Century by Katrina Kenison, John Updike

The Best American Short Stories of the Century

The Best American Short Stories #1915-2000

Katrina Kenison, John Updike

775 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Since the series' inception in 1915, the annual volumes of The Best American Short Stories have launched literary careers, showcased the most compelling stories of each year, and confirmed for all time the significance of the short story in our na...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

4.04

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