The Ballad of the Sad Cafe by Carson McCullers

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

Carson McCullers

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark slow-paced

Description

A classic work that has charmed generations, this collection assembles Carson McCullers's best stories, including her beloved novella "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe." A haunting tale of a human triangle that culminates in an astonishing brawl, the no...

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Moods

sad 63%
reflective 60%
emotional 47%
dark 39%
mysterious 32%
challenging 21%
tense 19%
funny 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 39%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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