The Collected Short Stories by Jean Rhys, Diana Athill

The Collected Short Stories

Jean Rhys, Diana Athill

416 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Jean Rhys was one of the twentieth century's foremost writers, a literary artist who made exqusite use of the raw material of her own often turbulent life to create fiction of memorable resonance and poignancy. Here for the first time in one volum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 83%
emotional 83%
reflective 83%
funny 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.87

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