Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories by Etgar Keret, Sondra Silverston

Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories

Etgar Keret, Sondra Silverston with Nathan Englander (Translator), Miriam Shlesinger (Translator)

165 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction short stories funny fast-paced

Description

Bringing up a child, lying to the boss, placing an order in a fast-food restaurant: in Etgar Keret's new collection, daily life is complicated, dangerous, and full of yearning. In his most playful and most mature work yet, the living and the dead,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 36%
emotional 26%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 36% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.82

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