Tales from Two Pockets by Karel Čapek, Norma Comrada

Tales from Two Pockets

Karel Čapek, Norma Comrada

365 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Capek wrote 48 stories that deconstruct the mystery story by breaking one rule here, three rules there, and yet also make for wonderful reading. His unique approaches to the mysteries of justice and truth are full of the ordinary and the extraordi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
lighthearted 42%
dark 28%
relaxing 28%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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