fiction literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2008

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In a voice more powerful and compassionate than ever before, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout binds together thirteen rich, luminous narratives into a book with the heft of a novel, through the presence of one larger-than-life, u...
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Summary of 7770 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 79%
sad 52%
funny 23%
hopeful 23%
dark 17%
challenging 13%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 29% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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