116 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
This collection of four stories, "I Stand Here Ironing," "Hey Sailor, what Ship?," "O Yes," and "Tell me a Riddle," had become an American classic. Since the title novella won the O. Henry Award in 1961, the stories have been anthologized over a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
116 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This collection of four stories, "I Stand Here Ironing," "Hey Sailor, what Ship?," "O Yes," and "Tell me a Riddle," had become an American classic. Since the title novella won the O. Henry Award in 1961, the stories have been anthologized over a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating