Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders

Tenth of December: Stories

George Saunders

5 hours, 40 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced
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One of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, George Saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and Tenth of December is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet.In the taut opener, "Victory La...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,109 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
reflective 59%
funny 58%
emotional 47%
challenging 35%
sad 22%
mysterious 20%
tense 16%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 16% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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