Lost in the City by Edward P. Jones
Lost in the City

Edward P. Jones

Lost in the City

Edward P. Jones

10 hours, 31 minutes first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Edward P. Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the critically acclaimed novel The Known World. A finalist for the National Book Award, Lost in the City features 15 poignant short stories, each set in Washington, D.C. Far removed from marb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 87%
dark 50%
sad 50%
challenging 37%
tense 37%
informative 25%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.95

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