386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374524319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Here are all of Grace Paley's classic stories collected in one volume. Her quirky, boisterous characters and rich use of language have won her readers' hearts and secured her place as one of America's most accomplished writers of short fiction.
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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386 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374524319
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Here are all of Grace Paley's classic stories collected in one volume. Her quirky, boisterous characters and rich use of language have won her readers' hearts and secured her place as one of America's most accomplished writers of short fiction.
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.