Emerald City by Jennifer Egan

Emerald City

Jennifer Egan

192 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

The theme of longing in all its forms—for change, for redemption, for travel outside the bounds of daily life to realms where anything seems possible—unites this master story collection. In the extraordinary "Why China?" a man drags his family to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.59

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