The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake by Breece D'J Pancake

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake

Breece D'J Pancake with John Casey, Andre Dubus III, James Alan McPherson

192 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Breece D'J Pancake cut short a remarkably promising writing career when he took his own life in 1979 at the age of 26. In 1983 Little, Brown and Company's posthumous publication of this book electrified the literary world with a force that still r...

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Moods

dark 75%
reflective 75%
sad 65%
emotional 40%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
mysterious 20%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 42% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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