The Best American Short Stories 2019 by Anthony Doerr

The Best American Short Stories 2019

The Best American Short Stories #2019

Anthony Doerr

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

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#1 New York Times best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anthony Doerr brings his"stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors" (San Francisco Chronicle) to selecting The Best American Short Stories 2019. #1 New York Times best-se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.63

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