Collected Stories by Richard Yates

Collected Stories

Richard Yates

474 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Richard Yates was acclaimed as one of the most powerful, compassionate and accomplished writers of America's post-war generation. Whether addressing the smothered desire of suburban housewives, the white-collar despair of Manhattan office workers ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.4

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