fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

375 pages | first published 2021

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Now entering its second century, the prestigious annual story anthology has a new title, a new package, and a new guest editor format. The Best Short Stories 2021: The O. Henry Prize Winners--continuing a century-long tradition of cutting-edge lit...
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Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 57%
dark 31%
sad 26%
informative 15%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 22%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | N/A: 46%

Strong character development?

N/A: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.88

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