Free Love and Other Stories by Ali Smith

Free Love and Other Stories

Ali Smith

149 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

A teenage girl finds unexpected sexual freedom on a trip to Amsterdam. A woman trapped at a dinner party comes up against an ugly obsession. In the harsh light of dislocation, the people in these stories still find connections, words blowing in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 80%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.79

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