Short Cuts: Selected Stories by Robert Altman, Raymond Carver

Short Cuts: Selected Stories

Robert Altman, Raymond Carver

fiction short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

157 pages | first published 1993

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The nine stories and one poem collected in this volume formed the basis for the astonishingly original film “Short Cuts” directed by Robert Altman. Collected altogether in this volume, these stories form a searing and indelible portrait of America...
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Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
sad 75%
emotional 50%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.85

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