How To Breathe Underwater: Stories by Julie Orringer

How To Breathe Underwater: Stories

Julie Orringer

226 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The instructor begins the countdown. i grip the bench. The flippers on my feet are cold and awkward. Somewhere at the other end of the pool, my brother Sage is watching. 'Go!' cries the instructor, and i push back off the bench. There is a whirlin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 68%
dark 57%
sad 42%
challenging 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.97

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