The Second Penguin Book of English Short Stories by Christopher Dolley

The Second Penguin Book of English Short Stories

Christopher Dolley

320 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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The short story is enjoying a revival all the more encouraging when viewed against the gloom surrounding the future of the literary novel . . .'Fifteen further short stories from the golden age of the short story offer more gems from some of the m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

2.7

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