Emerald City and other stories by Jennifer Egan

Emerald City and other stories

Jennifer Egan

170 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

The theme of longing in all its forms—for change, for redemption, for travel outside the bounds of daily life to realms where anything seems possible—unites this master story collection. In the extraordinary "Why China?" a man drags his family to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.58

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