Lost in the City: Stories by Edward P. Jones

Lost in the City: Stories

Edward P. Jones

250 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Nominated for the National Book Award, this masterful debut collection of interconnected short stories captures significant moments in the everyday lives of inner-city characters. "His (Jones) stories will touch chords of empathy and recognition i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 87%
dark 50%
sad 50%
challenging 37%
tense 37%
informative 25%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.95

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