A Rose for Emily and Other Stories by William Faulkner

A Rose for Emily and Other Stories

William Faulkner

304 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories emotional slow-paced

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Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 69%
tense 27%
reflective 24%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
challenging 14%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 47%
slow 31%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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