The Semplica-Girl Diaries (short story) by Martin Ansin, George Saunders

The Semplica-Girl Diaries (short story)

Martin Ansin, George Saunders

24 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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Novelette, Free online fiction.From newyorker.com“The Semplica-Girl Diaries” deals with a family in a not-too-distant future (or perhaps an alternate present or past?) that is struggling to keep up with the Joneses—which, in this society, means le...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
reflective 85%
challenging 42%
funny 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 14%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.98

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