The Best American Short Stories 2020 by Heidi Pitlor, Curtis Sittenfeld

16 hours, 19 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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For readers who crave emotional depth and connection, The Best American Short Stories 2020 is a must-read, offering a poignant and uplifting collection of stories that will transport you to new worlds, spark introspection, and celebrate the transformative power of relationships and personal growth.

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"To read their stories felt to me the way I suspect other people feel hearing jazz for the first time," recalls Curtis Sittenfeld of her initial encounter with the Best American Short Stories series. "They were windows into emotions I had and hadn...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 232 reviews

Moods

emotional: 73%

reflective: 66%

dark: 53%

challenging: 26%

inspiring: 20%

funny: 13%

hopeful: 13%

sad: 13%

adventurous: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

mysterious: 6%

tense: 6%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

63% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
18% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
30% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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