The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God: and Other Stories by Etgar Keret

The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God: and Other Stories

Etgar Keret

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced

182 pages | first published 2001

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Israel's hippest bestselling young writer today, Etgar Keret is part court jester, part literary crown prince, part national conscience. The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God gathers his daring and provocative short stories for the first time in Eng...
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Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
emotional 25%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 77% | N/A: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.81

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