Was uns treibt by Amy Hempel

Was uns treibt

Amy Hempel with Stefan Mesch (Translator)

120 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Nach dem großen Erfolg von Die Ernte erscheint nun mit Was uns treibt ein neuer Band mit Storys der neben Alice Munro und Lydia Davis wohl meist verehrten Erzählerin englischer Sprache. »Du lernst, allen Ballast zu streichen. Stellst dir bei jedem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
funny 42%
dark 28%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 83% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.03

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