The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis by Lydia Davis

The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis

Lydia Davis

733 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Lydia Davis is one of our most original and influential writers. She has been called “an American virtuoso of the short story form” (Salon) and “one of the quiet giants . . . of American fiction” (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Now, for the first...

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Community Reviews Summary of 380 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
funny 50%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.16

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