The Best American Short Stories 2008 by Heidi Pitlor, Salman Rushdie

The Best American Short Stories 2008

The Best American Short Stories #2008

Heidi Pitlor, Salman Rushdie

358 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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This brilliant collection, edited by the award-winning and perennially provocative Salman Rushdie, boasts a “magnificent array” (Library Journal) of voices both new and recognized.With Rushdie at the helm, the 2008 edition “reflects the variety of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 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?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.64

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