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643 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141194103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 04 November 2010
Description
First published in 1920, Flappers and Philosophers marked F. Scott Fitzgerald's entry into the realm of the short story, in which he adroitly proved himself "a master of the mechanism of short story technique" (Boston Transcript). Several of his m...
Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
lighthearted 42%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, KidnappingModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, InfidelityMinor
Bullying
643 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141194103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 04 November 2010
Description
First published in 1920, Flappers and Philosophers marked F. Scott Fitzgerald's entry into the realm of the short story, in which he adroitly proved himself "a master of the mechanism of short story technique" (Boston Transcript). Several of his m...
Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
lighthearted 42%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, KidnappingModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, InfidelityMinor
Bullying