The Dinner Party and Other Stories by Joshua Ferris

The Dinner Party and Other Stories

Joshua Ferris

247 pages first pub 2013 (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 Summary of 315 reviews

Moods

reflective 54%
dark 45%
funny 45%
challenging 27%
lighthearted 27%
sad 27%
tense 27%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 18%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.27

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