Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny

Games and Rituals

Katherine Heiny

240 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The beloved author of Early Morning Riser ("The funniest novel of the year." --The Washington Post) brings us twelve glittering stories of love--friendships formed at the airport bar, ex-husbands with benefits, mothers of suspiciously sweet teenag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
reflective 63%
emotional 53%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 17%
sad 13%
relaxing 10%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.86

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