The Vanishing Princess: Stories by Jenny Diski

The Vanishing Princess: Stories

Jenny Diski

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

188 pages | first published 1995

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"Caustically funny and ebullient stories. . . . Diski's is the kind of voice of which we need more, of which we now have one fewer. But she has paved a subversive path through the forest for others to follow." -- Vanity Fair *Named a Kirkus Review...
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Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 42%
dark 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | N/A: 40%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 40%

Average rating

4.19

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