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432 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 18 September 2007
Description
Amy Hempel is a master of the short story. This celebrated volume gathers together her complete work -- four short collections of stunning stories about marriages, minor disasters, and moments of revelation. With her inimitable compassion and wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 460 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
challenging 30%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Addiction, Cursing
432 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 18 September 2007
Description
Amy Hempel is a master of the short story. This celebrated volume gathers together her complete work -- four short collections of stunning stories about marriages, minor disasters, and moments of revelation. With her inimitable compassion and wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 460 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
challenging 30%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Addiction, Cursing