The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter by Katherine Anne Porter

The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter

Katherine Anne Porter

495 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Despite the enormous success--both critical and popular--of her novel Ship of Fools, Katherine Anne Porter's reputation as one of America's most distinguished writers rest chiefly on her superb short stories. This volume brings together the collec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
reflective 75%
emotional 50%
adventurous 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

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3.73

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