The Dinner Party and Other Stories by Joshua Ferris

The Dinner Party and Other Stories

Joshua Ferris

247 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

The first collection of short stories from the author of To Rise Again at a Decent Hour. Eleven stories by Joshua Ferris, many of which were first published in The New Yorker, on topics such as the modern tribulations of marriage, ambition, and th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
funny 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 28%
tense 28%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.2

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