Thirteen Ways of Looking: A Novella and Three Stories by Colum McCann

Thirteen Ways of Looking: A Novella and Three Stories

Colum McCann

272 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, layered narratives that explore the complexities of human experience through moments of vulnerability and resilience.

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NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review - NPR - Los Angeles Times - The Boston Globe - The Seattle Times - The IndependentIn such acclaimed novels as Le...

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Community Reviews

3.89
based on 797 reviews

Moods

reflective: 82%

emotional: 53%

tense: 42%

dark: 39%

sad: 39%

mysterious: 35%

challenging: 21%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 3%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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