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256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526624956
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Description
The first short story collection in ten years from the Man Booker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of Lincoln in the BardoMacArthur genius and Booker Prize-winner George Saunders returns with a collection of short stories that make...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,301 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 54%
challenging 49%
emotional 37%
mysterious 28%
sad 24%
tense 19%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 13% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Body horror, Infidelity, BullyingMinor
Alcoholism, Police brutality, Fatphobia256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526624956
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Description
The first short story collection in ten years from the Man Booker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of Lincoln in the BardoMacArthur genius and Booker Prize-winner George Saunders returns with a collection of short stories that make...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,301 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 54%
challenging 49%
emotional 37%
mysterious 28%
sad 24%
tense 19%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 13% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Body horror, Infidelity, BullyingMinor
Alcoholism, Police brutality, Fatphobia