The Dinner Party and Other Stories by Joshua Ferris

The Dinner Party and Other Stories

Joshua Ferris

247 pages first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective fast-paced
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The first collection of short stories from the author of To Rise Again at a Decent Hour. Eleven stories by Joshua Ferris, many of which were first published in The New Yorker, on topics such as the modern tribulations of marriage, ambition, and th...

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Community Reviews

3.33
based on 469 reviews

Moods

dark: 54%

reflective: 50%

funny: 45%

challenging: 27%

mysterious: 22%

sad: 22%

emotional: 18%

lighthearted: 18%

tense: 18%

relaxing: 9%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 4%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
11% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
26% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
26% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose N/A
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