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116 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
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Language: English
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This collection of four stories, "I Stand Here Ironing," "Hey Sailor, what Ship?," "O Yes," and "Tell me a Riddle," had become an American classic. Since the title novella won the O. Henry Award in 1961, the stories have been anthologized over a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 62%
dark 25%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Classism, GriefMinor
War
116 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This collection of four stories, "I Stand Here Ironing," "Hey Sailor, what Ship?," "O Yes," and "Tell me a Riddle," had become an American classic. Since the title novella won the O. Henry Award in 1961, the stories have been anthologized over a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 62%
dark 25%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Classism, GriefMinor
War