Good Citizens Need Not Fear: Stories by Maria Reva

Good Citizens Need Not Fear: Stories

Maria Reva

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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Bright, funny, satirical and relevant. . . . A new talent to watch--Margaret Atwood These immersive linked stories grapple with Ukrainian history through the waning years of the USSR and birth pangs of democracy...Reva's characters spark off the p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 365 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
funny 68%
reflective 44%
emotional 30%
challenging 27%
sad 20%
mysterious 17%
informative 15%
adventurous 14%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 24%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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