128 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802112460
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 September 2001
Description
Several decades after emigrating from the Soviet Union, the author discovered the battered suitcase he had brought with him gathering dust at the back of a closet. Rummaging through its contents provided the inspiration for this engaging collectio...
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
relaxing 16%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 13%Average rating
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128 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802112460
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 September 2001
Description
Several decades after emigrating from the Soviet Union, the author discovered the battered suitcase he had brought with him gathering dust at the back of a closet. Rummaging through its contents provided the inspiration for this engaging collectio...
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
relaxing 16%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.