Civil War Land in Bad Decline by George Saunders

Civil War Land in Bad Decline

George Saunders

179 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

In six stories and the novella, Bounty, Saunders introduces readers to people struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world.

Source: georgesaundersbooks.com

Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
funny 82%
adventurous 34%
reflective 34%
sad 30%
challenging 26%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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