Three Tales by Roger Whitehouse, Gustave Flaubert, Geoffrey Wall

110 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in 1877, these three stories are dominated by questions of doubt, love, loneliness, and religious experience; together they confirm Flaubert as a master of the short story. A Simple Heart (also published as A Simple Soul), relates ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

challenging 60%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.62

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