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224 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151707553
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 18 June 1990
Description
The classic 1939 collection of three novellas, including the famous title story set during the flu epidemic of 1918. From the gothic Old South to revolutionary Mexico, few writers have evoked such a multitude of worlds, both exterior and interior...
Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
sad 69%
emotional 52%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
mysterious 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Medical contentModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Racial slursMinor
War, Fatphobia224 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151707553
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 18 June 1990
Description
The classic 1939 collection of three novellas, including the famous title story set during the flu epidemic of 1918. From the gothic Old South to revolutionary Mexico, few writers have evoked such a multitude of worlds, both exterior and interior...
Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
sad 69%
emotional 52%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
mysterious 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Medical contentModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Racial slursMinor
War, Fatphobia