Can't and Won't: Stories by Lydia Davis

Can't and Won't: Stories

Lydia Davis

304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe New York Times - Los Angeles Times - The Boston GlobeHer stories may be literal one-liners: the entirety of Bloomington reads, Now that I have been here for a little while, I can say with confidence that I have never been he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 60%
reflective 53%
adventurous 26%
challenging 26%
emotional 26%
mysterious 26%
sad 20%
relaxing 13%
dark 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 54% | Character: 36% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

N/A: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

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3.4

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