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196 reviews
Great American Short Stories by Wallace Stegner, Mary Stegner
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
An outdated collection that would have been worth reading at the time of publication but now lacks many of the important early 20th century American authors that had not yet received enough academic acclaim to be included.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Stoner by John Williams
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
informative
fast-paced
3.5
Interesting stories. Generally basics takeaways.
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
challenging
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Let Me Tell You What I Mean by Joan Didion
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Not my favorite Didion.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25