Bliss & Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield

Bliss & Other Stories

Katherine Mansfield

7 hours, 13 minutes first pub 1923 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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'Lottie and Kezia stood on the patch of lawn just inside the gate, all ready for the fray in their coats with brass anchor buttons....'In the realm of the short story, Katherine Mansfield established a highly original style. Undramatic, poetic, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
sad 31%
dark 25%
relaxing 18%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 25%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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