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256 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312420109
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 06 March 2002
Description
In eight stories, this singular collection of short fiction written over the course of ten years explores the terrain of modern urban life. In reflective, telegraphic prose, Susan Sontag confronts the reader with exposed workings of an impassioned...
Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 40%
funny 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312420109
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 06 March 2002
Description
In eight stories, this singular collection of short fiction written over the course of ten years explores the terrain of modern urban life. In reflective, telegraphic prose, Susan Sontag confronts the reader with exposed workings of an impassioned...
Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
emotional 40%
funny 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.