The Palace Thief by Ethan Canin

The Palace Thief

Ethan Canin

205 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective slow-paced
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"Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm."-The Washington Post "Character is destiny," wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people stru...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.56

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