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166 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571190638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 26 December 1997
Description
Junot Diaz made his debut as a writer with this collection of stories that move from the barrios of the Dominican Republic to the struggling urban communities of New Jersey. The stories are all unflinching and strong and Diaz's prose crackles with...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,312 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
dark 39%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
tense 21%
funny 18%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Toxic relationship, Drug abuseMinor
Vomit, Sexual content, Pedophilia
166 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571190638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 26 December 1997
Description
Junot Diaz made his debut as a writer with this collection of stories that move from the barrios of the Dominican Republic to the struggling urban communities of New Jersey. The stories are all unflinching and strong and Diaz's prose crackles with...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,312 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
dark 39%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
tense 21%
funny 18%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Toxic relationship, Drug abuseMinor
Vomit, Sexual content, Pedophilia