The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories by Malcolm Bradbury

The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories

Malcolm Bradbury

448 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

This anthology is in many ways a 'best of the best', containing gems from thirty-four of Britain's outstanding contemporary writers. It is a book to dip into, to read from cover to cover, to lend to friends and read again. It includes stories of l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.3

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