129 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060976729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 20 July 1995
Description
It is always "earthquake weather" in Amy Hempel's California, a landscape where everything can change without warning. Traditional resources—home, parents, lovers, friends, even willpower—are not dependable. And so the characters in these short, c...
Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
funny 60%
dark 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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129 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060976729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 20 July 1995
Description
It is always "earthquake weather" in Amy Hempel's California, a landscape where everything can change without warning. Traditional resources—home, parents, lovers, friends, even willpower—are not dependable. And so the characters in these short, c...
Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
funny 60%
dark 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.