Ölü Dilde Bir Hayalperest by Grace Paley

Ölü Dilde Bir Hayalperest

Grace Paley with Püren Özgören (Translator), Gökçe İrten (Illustrator)

204 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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This reissue of Grace Paley's classic collection―a finalist for the National Book Award―demonstrates her rich use of language as well as her extraordinary insight into and compassion for her characters, moving from the hilarious to the tragic and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
reflective 83%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.02

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