Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro

Too Much Happiness

Alice Munro

303 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013 Ten superb new stories by one of our most beloved and admired writers--the winner of the 2009 Man Booker International Prize. With clarity and ease, Alice Munro once again renders complex, difficult ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,086 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 60%
dark 47%
sad 37%
tense 20%
challenging 12%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.77

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