Where I'm Calling From by Raymond Carver
Where I'm Calling From
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Raymond Carver
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Where I'm Calling From

Raymond Carver

393 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, character-driven narratives that explore the quiet struggles and fleeting moments of grace in everyday lives.

Community Reviews

4.33
based on 1,370 reviews

Moods

reflective: 88%

emotional: 80%

sad: 71%

dark: 57%

challenging: 28%

funny: 22%

hopeful: 17%

mysterious: 14%

tense: 14%

inspiring: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

adventurous: 5%

informative: 5%

relaxing: 5%

Pace

11% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
70% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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