Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny

Games and Rituals

Katherine Heiny

240 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

 The beloved author of Early Morning Riser brings us eleven glittering stories of love – friendships formed at the airport bar, ex-husbands with benefits, mothers of suspiciously sweet teenagers, ill-advised trysts – in all its forms, both ridicul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
reflective 65%
emotional 56%
lighthearted 44%
hopeful 17%
sad 15%
relaxing 9%
dark 8%
challenging 4%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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