Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts by Sylvia Plath

Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts

Sylvia Plath

250 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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For readers who crave a deeply introspective and imaginative journey, Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts by Sylvia Plath is a must-read, offering a window into the brilliant mind of a literary icon as she explores the power of creativity, the importance of imagination, and the human experience through her poignant and evocative prose.

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When the first edition of Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams appeared, Margaret Walters said of it in the Guardian: 'the book does offer...new insight into her development as a writer, suggesting how even her mistakes and dead ends contributed t...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 828 reviews

Moods

reflective: 82%

emotional: 59%

dark: 50%

challenging: 29%

sad: 22%

inspiring: 17%

mysterious: 17%

funny: 16%

tense: 14%

lighthearted: 11%

relaxing: 10%

hopeful: 5%

adventurous: 4%

informative: 2%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
12% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
47% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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