The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God by Etgar Keret

The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God

Etgar Keret

176 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Brief, intense, painfully funny, and shockingly honest, Keret's stories are snapshots that illuminate with intelligence and wit the hidden truths of life. As with the best comic authors, hilarity and anguish are the twin pillars of his work. Keret...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
dark 52%
reflective 52%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 76% | N/A: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.81

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