Reward System by Jem Calder

Reward System

Jem Calder

284 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

For fans of Patricia Lockwood and Ben Lerner, audacious fictions of a generation wondering: what now? Julia has landed a fresh start – at a ‘pan-European’ restaurant.‘Imagine that,’ says her mother.‘I’m imagining.’Nick is flirting with sobriety an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 42%
funny 25%
dark 17%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 38% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.33

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