Bliss by Katherine Mansfield

70 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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A dinner party, a pear tree in full bloom, and a possible queer awakening.. Katherine Mansfield's 'Bliss' is a gorgeous exploration of confused emotions, at turns funny and devastating, detailed and uncertain.  It's the perfect place to start read...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 355 reviews

Moods

reflective: 63%

emotional: 46%

lighthearted: 26%

mysterious: 24%

hopeful: 20%

sad: 20%

relaxing: 18%

inspiring: 16%

challenging: 10%

funny: 8%

tense: 6%

dark: 4%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
8% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
21% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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