CivilWarLand In Bad Decline by George Saunders

CivilWarLand In Bad Decline

George Saunders

176 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,200 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
funny 82%
adventurous 32%
sad 32%
reflective 30%
challenging 25%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 44%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.06

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