Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day by Ben Loory

Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day

Ben Loory

210 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Loory's collection of wry and witty, dark and perilous contemporary fables is populated by people–and monsters and trees and jocular octopi–who are united by twin motivations: fear and desire. In his singular universe, televisions talk (and someti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 87%
adventurous 75%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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