The Second Penguin Book of English Short Stories by Christopher Dolley

The Second Penguin Book of English Short Stories

Christopher Dolley

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 1972

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The short story is enjoying a revival all the more encouraging when viewed against the gloom surrounding the future of the literary novel . . .'Fifteen further short stories from the golden age of the short story offer more gems from some of the m...
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Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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