Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout

Anything Is Possible

Amgash #2

Elizabeth Strout

280 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Short story collection Anything Is Possible explores the whole range of human emotion through the intimate dramas of people struggling to understand themselves and others.Here are two sisters: one trades self-respect for a wealthy husband while th...

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Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 78%
sad 40%
hopeful 24%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 8%
tense 4%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 29% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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