The Ice Cream Man and Other Stories by Sam Pink

The Ice Cream Man and Other Stories

Sam Pink

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"Pink is a keen observer of the culture of minimum-wage jobs and low-rent studio apartments that is the reality of life for all those who don't find a cog space in today's hyper-capitalist economy." --The GuardianIt was maybe the first job I'd eve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 20%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 12%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.78

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