Ölü Dilde Bir Hayalperest by Grace Paley

Ölü Dilde Bir Hayalperest

Grace Paley with Püren Özgören (Translator), Gökçe İrten (Illustrator)

204 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection―a finalist for the National Book Award―demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
funny 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.09

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