A Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman: The Collected Stories by Margaret Drabble

A Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman: The Collected Stories

Margaret Drabble

223 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective slow-paced
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Margaret Drabble is one of the major literary figures of her generation. In this collection of her complete short fiction from across four decades, she examines the intense private worlds and passions of everyday people.From one man's honeymooning...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
lighthearted 44%
relaxing 44%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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