Friend of My Youth: Stories by Alice Munro

Friend of My Youth: Stories

Alice Munro

288 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013 The ten miraculously accomplished stories in Alice Munro's Friend of My Youth not only astonish and delight but also convey the unspoken mysteries at the heart of all human experience. Friend of My ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 50%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.87

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