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 contains gems from 34 of Britain's outstanding contemporary writers. It includes stories of love and crime, stories touched with comedy and the supernatural, stories set in London, Los Angeles, Bucharest and Tokyo.

Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.28

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