Pulse by Julian Barnes

228 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

After the best-selling Arthur & George and Nothing to Be Frightened Of, Julian Barnes returns with fourteen stories about longing and loss, friendship and love, whose mysterious natures he examines with his trademark wit and observant eye. Fro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.66

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