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375 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311264
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Description
Now entering its second century, the prestigious annual story anthology has a new title, a new package, and a new guest editor format. The Best Short Stories 2021: The O. Henry Prize Winners--continuing a century-long tradition of cutting-edge lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
challenging 56%
dark 36%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | N/A: 27% | Character: 13% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Cancer, Drug use
375 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311264
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Description
Now entering its second century, the prestigious annual story anthology has a new title, a new package, and a new guest editor format. The Best Short Stories 2021: The O. Henry Prize Winners--continuing a century-long tradition of cutting-edge lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
challenging 56%
dark 36%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | N/A: 27% | Character: 13% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Cancer, Drug use