Bear Witness by Mary Gaitskill

Bear Witness

Out of Line Collection #6

Mary Gaitskill

28 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective fast-paced
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Audible narration by Margo Martindale (Mrs. America)In the wake of a brutal crime, three people cross paths in this unflinching deconstruction of moral uncertainty, shifting perceptions, and sexual violence by Mary Gaitskill, the critically acclai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
emotional 48%
sad 48%
tense 35%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
mysterious 19%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.01

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