358 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747582212
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 05 June 2006
Description
George Saunders follows the brilliant Pastoralia with another fiercely inventive collection. Again his stories are set in a warped, hilarious, and very recognisable American landscape - maybe in the near future, or a parallel world where people wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
dark 37%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 21%
challenging 19%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
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358 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747582212
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 05 June 2006
Description
George Saunders follows the brilliant Pastoralia with another fiercely inventive collection. Again his stories are set in a warped, hilarious, and very recognisable American landscape - maybe in the near future, or a parallel world where people wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
dark 37%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 21%
challenging 19%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.