Verge: Stories by Lidia Yuknavitch

Verge: Stories

Lidia Yuknavitch

208 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Named one of the Most Anticipated Books of the Year by Vogue, Buzzfeed, Hello Giggles, and more. A fiercely empathetic group portrait of the marginalized and outcast in moments of crisis, from one of the most galvanizing voices in American ficti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
reflective 53%
challenging 51%
emotional 51%
tense 33%
sad 28%
mysterious 17%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 27% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.56

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