The Complete Short Stories by Muriel Spark

The Complete Short Stories

Muriel Spark

455 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective relaxing slow-paced
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From the cruel irony of 'A Member of the Family' to the fateful echoes of 'The Go-Away Bird' and the unexpectedly sinister 'The Girl I Left Behind Me', in settings that range from South Africa to the Portobello Road, Muriel Spark coolly probes the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.61

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