Arrival of the Snake-Woman and Other Stories by Olive Senior

Arrival of the Snake-Woman and Other Stories

Olive Senior

146 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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The second collection from Olive Senior, winner of the Commonwealth Writer's Prize in 1987 for Summer Lightning. Set again in Jamaica, these new stories continue to explore the child as an isolated individual coming to terms with the strange, hars...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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