Bear Witness by Mary Gaitskill

Bear Witness

Out of Line Collection #6

Mary Gaitskill

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fiction short stories dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Audible narration by Margo Martindale (Mrs. America)In the wake of a brutal crime, three people cross paths in this unflinching deconstruction of moral uncertainty, shifting perceptions, and sexual violence by Mary Gaitskill, the critically acclai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
emotional 61%
sad 46%
tense 42%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
mysterious 15%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 48%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.0

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