American Histories: Stories by John Edgar Wideman

American Histories: Stories

John Edgar Wideman

fiction short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 2018

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"A powerful assemblage of short stories exploring late-in-life angst through personal myth, cultural memory, and riffs on an empire scorched by its own hubris" (O, The Oprah Magazine) from award-winning author John Edgar Wideman--his first collect...
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Moods

reflective 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.24

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