Best Debut Short Stories 2023: The PEN America Dau Prize by Summer Farah, Sarah Lyn Rogers

Best Debut Short Stories 2023: The PEN America Dau Prize

Summer Farah, Sarah Lyn Rogers

224 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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The essential annual guide to the newest voices in literature Selected by Venita Blackburn, Richard Chiem, and Dantiel W. MonizBest Debut Short Stories is an annual celebration of the most promising short story writers today. Selected by a panel o...

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4.31
based on 12 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

emotional: 75%

challenging: 50%

dark: 50%

funny: 25%

hopeful: 25%

informative: 25%

mysterious: 25%

relaxing: 25%

sad: 25%

tense: 25%

Pace

40% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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