333 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804179683
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The first new collection in almost a decade from a bewitchingly original writer hailed by Michael Chabon as “the most darkly playful voice in American fiction.”One of today’s most celebrated short story writers, Kelly Link creates brilliantly deta...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,638 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 47%
funny 46%
reflective 27%
challenging 26%
emotional 21%
tense 13%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 24% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Blood, Suicide attemptModerate
Gore, Violence, Sexual contentMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Homophobia
333 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804179683
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The first new collection in almost a decade from a bewitchingly original writer hailed by Michael Chabon as “the most darkly playful voice in American fiction.”One of today’s most celebrated short story writers, Kelly Link creates brilliantly deta...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,638 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 47%
funny 46%
reflective 27%
challenging 26%
emotional 21%
tense 13%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 24% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Blood, Suicide attemptModerate
Gore, Violence, Sexual contentMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Homophobia