208 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486424682
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 09 October 2002
Description
William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), better known as O. Henry, led a life similar to those of his own fictional characters. Convicted of embezzlement, he found inspiration in his prison experience for some of the characters who populate his ironic t...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | N/A: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism
208 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486424682
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 09 October 2002
Description
William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), better known as O. Henry, led a life similar to those of his own fictional characters. Convicted of embezzlement, he found inspiration in his prison experience for some of the characters who populate his ironic t...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | N/A: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism