Among the Missing by Dan Chaon

Among the Missing

Dan Chaon

288 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective medium-paced
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Description

In this haunting, bracing new collection, Dan Chaon shares stories of men, women, and children who live far outside the American Dream, while wondering which decision, which path, or which accident brought them to this place. Chaon mines the psych...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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