An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Ambrose Bierce

36 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate tightly crafted, thought-provoking narratives that explore the psychological depths of human desperation and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.

Description

Ambrose Bierce's haunting 1890 short story An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge has a modern twist ending that never gets old. The narrative concerns the final thoughts of a Southern planter as he is being hanged by Union soldiers. In the brief perio...

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3.6
based on 336 reviews

Moods

dark: 73%

mysterious: 47%

reflective: 31%

emotional: 26%

sad: 26%

tense: 26%

challenging: 21%

adventurous: 10%

hopeful: 10%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 5%


Pace

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27% of readers chose medium
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42% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
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