Forty Stories by Donald Barthelme

Forty Stories

Donald Barthelme

272 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate the nuances of human nature, the beauty of clever language, and the art of subtlety, Forty Stories by Donald Barthelme is a treasure trove of witty, insightful, and provocative tales that will delight and challenge even the most discerning literary enthusiasts.

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William H. Gass has written of Donald Barthelme that he has permanently enlarged our perception of the possibilities open to short fiction. In Forty Stories, the companion volume to Sixty Stories, we encounter a dazzling array of subjects: Paul Kl...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 284 reviews

Moods

funny: 75%

reflective: 62%

challenging: 37%

lighthearted: 37%

dark: 25%

adventurous: 12%

relaxing: 12%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
33% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose No
50% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose No
50% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
N/A

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