The Penguin Book of the Contemporary British Short Story by Philip Hensher

432 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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Description

We are living in a particularly rich period for British short stories. Despite the relative lack of venues in which they can be published, the challenge the medium represents has attracted many remarkable writers.Philip Hensher, following the grea...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
funny 66%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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