Tales from Two Pockets by Karel Čapek

Tales from Two Pockets

Karel Čapek

286 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

This antiquarian book contains a collection of forty-eight stories written by the celebrated Czech writer, Karel Čapek. These thrilling and thought-provoking stories attempt to challenge the mystery story paradigm by bending the rules in novel way...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
relaxing 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.97

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