The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Patrick O'Donnell

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age Stories

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Patrick O'Donnell

464 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories reflective medium-paced
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What happens when a man lives his life backwards, or a family owns a diamond as big as the Ritz Hotel?How can a boring girl become more popular, a careless young woman become more sensible, or a cut-glass bowl destroy a married woman's life?What d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,007 reviews

Moods

reflective 49%
lighthearted 34%
sad 33%
funny 28%
mysterious 26%
emotional 23%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 9%
dark 8%
challenging 7%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 17%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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