Like Life by Lorrie Moore

Like Life

Lorrie Moore

192 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

In Like Life’s eight exquisite stories, Lorrie Moore’s characters stumble through their daily existence. These men and women, unsettled and adrift and often frightened, can’t quite understand how they arrived at their present situations. Harry has...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 55%
funny 44%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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