Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules by David Sedaris

Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules

David Sedaris

2 hours, 56 minutes first pub 2005 (editions) user-added

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A must-have for the fans of the #1 bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction from Flannery O'Connor to Tobias Wolff. David Sedaris is an exceptional reader. Alone in his apartment, he r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
funny 63%
emotional 36%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.57

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