Jesus' Son: Stories by Denis Johnson

Jesus' Son: Stories

Denis Johnson

176 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Recently adapted for the screen, this now-classic collection of ten stories from the author of Resuscitation of a Hanged Man and Angels is narrated by a young man, a recovering alcholic and heroin addict whose dependencies have led him to petty cr...

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Moods

dark 84%
reflective 69%
sad 40%
emotional 38%
funny 38%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

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