Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell

Orange World and Other Stories

Karen Russell

fiction short stories adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

288 pages | first published 2019

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From the Pulitzer Finalist and universally beloved author of the New York Times best sellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a stunning new collection of short fiction that showcases Karen Russell's extraordinary, irresistible gifts ...
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Moods

dark 70%
mysterious 52%
funny 50%
adventurous 42%
emotional 35%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 15% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.0

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