386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374530280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 03 April 2007
Description
This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection--a finalist for the National Book Award--demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic an...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374530280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 03 April 2007
Description
This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection--a finalist for the National Book Award--demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic an...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%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.