The Collected Stories by Grace Paley

The Collected Stories

Grace Paley

400 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection—a finalist for the National Book Award—demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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