Come Back, Dr. Caligari by Donald Barthelme

Come Back, Dr. Caligari

Donald Barthelme

184 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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In 1964, Barthelme collected his early stories in Come Back, Dr. Caligari, for which he received considerable critical acclaim as an innovator of the short story form. His style (fictional and popular figures in absurd situations, e.g., the Batman...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
funny 100%
dark 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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