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208 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553146646
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 06 April 1953
Description
Nine Stories (1953) is a collection of short stories by American fiction writer J. D. Salinger published in April 1953. It includes two of his most famous short stories, "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" and "For Esmé – with Love and Squalor". (Nine ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,289 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
emotional 42%
funny 37%
challenging 28%
sad 23%
mysterious 16%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, War, DeathModerate
Racial slurs, Infidelity, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Child death, Suicidal thoughts
208 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553146646
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 06 April 1953
Description
Nine Stories (1953) is a collection of short stories by American fiction writer J. D. Salinger published in April 1953. It includes two of his most famous short stories, "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" and "For Esmé – with Love and Squalor". (Nine ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,289 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
emotional 42%
funny 37%
challenging 28%
sad 23%
mysterious 16%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, War, DeathModerate
Racial slurs, Infidelity, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Child death, Suicidal thoughts