Friend of My Youth: Stories by Alice Munro

Friend of My Youth: Stories

Alice Munro

288 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013The ten miraculously accomplished stories in Alice Munro\'s Friend of My Youth not only astonish and delight but also convey the unspoken mysteries at the heart of all human experience."Friend of My Y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 55%
inspiring 33%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
relaxing 22%
sad 22%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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