Open Secrets by Alice Munro

Open Secrets

Alice Munro

293 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

These are stories in which women are central. They are about lovers found and lovers lost but lodged still in the subconscious, about secrets that change lives, about people whose histories are opening out or coming to an end. Their power accumula...

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Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
mysterious 37%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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