Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger

Nine Stories

J.D. Salinger

fiction classics literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

320 pages | first published 1953

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The “original, first-rate, serious, and beautiful” short fiction (New York Times Book Review) that introduced J. D. Salinger to American readers in the years after World War II, including “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” and the first appearance of ...
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Moods

reflective 77%
dark 45%
emotional 43%
funny 37%
challenging 29%
sad 27%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 29%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 20% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%

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4.1

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