Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Animal death, Child deathMinor
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3862 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
dark 48%
sad 36%
challenging 21%
tense 18%
mysterious 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
176 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: 9780679723059
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 June 1989
Description
In his second collection, including the iconic and much-referenced title story featured in the Academy Award-winning film Birdman, Carver establishes his reputation as one of the most celebrated short-story writers in American literature—a hauntin...Book Information
176 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: 9780679723059
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 June 1989
Description
In his second collection, including the iconic and much-referenced title story featured in the Academy Award-winning film Birdman, Carver establishes his reputation as one of the most celebrated short-story writers in American literature—a hauntin...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Animal death, Child deathMinor
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3862 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
dark 48%
sad 36%
challenging 21%
tense 18%
mysterious 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11% | No: 3%Average rating