Instructions for a Funeral: Stories by David Means

Instructions for a Funeral: Stories

David Means

208 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Instructions for a Funeral: Stories by David Means is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate poignant, captivating, and masterfully crafted short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships, the intricacies of the human condition, and the beauty of everyday life with a touch of humor and wit.

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"Poetic, insightful, and deeply moving. David Means is one of my very favorite writers." --Tara Westover, author of EducatedFollowing the publication of his widely acclaimed, Man Booker-nominated novel Hystopia, David Means here returns to his sig...

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Community Reviews

2.68
based on 86 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

dark: 40%

emotional: 20%

mysterious: 20%

sad: 20%


Pace

16% of readers chose medium
83% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose Character
16% of readers chose N/A
Plot
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

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