The Ambush by Donna Tartt

The Ambush

Donna Tartt

20 pages first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction historical literary short stories reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Short story published in Tin House, vol. 7, #2.

A young girl befriends a newcomer to the neighborhood and grapples with fallout from the Vietnam War.

Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.74

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