American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell

American Salvage

Bonnie Jo Campbell

170 pages first pub 2009 (view editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate contemplative, character-driven narratives exploring the resilience and struggles of working-class communities in rural settings.

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“These short stories approach their subjects from an array of perspectives, but what they share is freshness, surprise, and a compulsion to plumb some absolute extremes of American existence.”—National Book Award citationAmerican Salvage is rich w...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 331 reviews

Moods

dark: 90%

sad: 70%

challenging: 50%

emotional: 50%

reflective: 50%

tense: 20%

adventurous: 10%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
72% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
12% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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