Short Cuts: Selected Stories by Raymond Carver

Short Cuts: Selected Stories

Raymond Carver with Norman Dietz (Narrator)

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fiction short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

The nine stories and one poem in this volume formed the basis for the astonishingly original film Short Cuts, directed by Robert Altman. Collected altogether in this volume, these stories form a searing and indelible portrait of American innocence...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
sad 57%
dark 42%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.91

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