Jesus' Son: Stories by Denis Johnson

Jesus' Son: Stories

Denis Johnson

160 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

An intense collection of interconnected stories that portray life through the eyes of a young man in a small Iowa town, by the author of "Already Dead: A California Gothic, Angels" and "Resuscitation of a Hanged Man.

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Moods

dark 86%
reflective 68%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
funny 37%
challenging 35%
tense 26%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 32%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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