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664 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679766742
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Spanning almost thirty years and settings that range from big cities to small towns and farmsteads of rural Canada, this magnificent collection brings together twenty-eight stories by a writer of unparalleled wit, generosity, and emotional power. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 58%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abandonment, Sexual violence, Child abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness
664 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679766742
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Spanning almost thirty years and settings that range from big cities to small towns and farmsteads of rural Canada, this magnificent collection brings together twenty-eight stories by a writer of unparalleled wit, generosity, and emotional power. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 58%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abandonment, Sexual violence, Child abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness