The Dinner Party and Other Stories by Joshua Ferris

The Dinner Party and Other Stories

Joshua Ferris

6 hours, 45 minutes first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction literary short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

The first collection of short stories from the author of To Rise Again at a Decent Hour. Eleven stories by Joshua Ferris, many of which were first published in The New Yorker, on topics such as the modern tribulations of marriage, ambition, and th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
dark 40%
funny 40%
challenging 30%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.22

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