Tender Buttons: Objects by Gertrude Stein

Tender Buttons: Objects

Gertrude Stein with Lisa Congdon (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics literary poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

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First published in 1914, Gertrude Stein's revolutionary poetic work Tender Buttons is a must-read for every serious lover of literature. Delighting in the rhythm of words, its first section, "Objects," runs playful linguistic circles around teacup...

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Moods

challenging 82%
reflective 47%
mysterious 17%
funny 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 94% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

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3.35

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