Enormous Changes at the Last Minute by Grace Paley

Enormous Changes at the Last Minute

Grace Paley

198 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Seventeen stories written over the past fifteen years reveal the author's vision of human love and tragedy.

Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
funny 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.94

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