Matters of Life and Death: Stories by Bernard MacLaverty

Matters of Life and Death: Stories

Bernard MacLaverty

240 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Beginning with the sudden terror of a family caught up in shocking sectarian violence, and ending with the whiteout of an Iowa blizzard and the fear of losing your way very far from home, this collection is about bonds made and broken, secret and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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