The Box Social & Other Stories by James Reaney

The Box Social & Other Stories

James Reaney

160 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Box Social & Other Stories gathers together nine of James Reaney's short fictions written in the 40s and early 50s and never previously collected in book form.The collection takes its title from a short piece the author originally publishe...

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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