Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories by David Means

Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories

David Means

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

David Means is one of the best storytellers of our time. Having earned comparisons to Flannery O'Connor, Raymond Carver, Alice Munro, and Denis Johnson, he has spent a lifetime honing a unique vision and has gained a devoted international readersh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 64%
challenging 35%
sad 28%
dark 21%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.48

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