A review by emily_britton
Thirteen Stories by Eudora Welty

dark funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

 Some of these were very charming and some were just a little confusing. I see their value as a snapshot of their day and location, but I didn't always enjoy them. That is the problem with short stories: they tend to be uneven across a collection, just because of what they are.