Penguin Best Australian Short Stories by Mary Lord
Penguin Best Australian Short Stories

Mary Lord

Penguin Best Australian Short Stories

Mary Lord

345 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction short stories dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in cities, in suburbia, and in the outback, Mary Lord's selection of short stories explores the subtleties, the humour and the sadness of human life. For anyone interested in Australian writing and the changing views of Australian writers, thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
inspiring 100%
lighthearted 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

3.13

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