Van Bibber and Others vs Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: American literature, Social life and customs, Short Stories, Fiction
Van Bibber and Others
“IT was at the end of the first act of the first night of "The Sultana," and every member of the Lester Comic Opera Company, from Lester himself down to the wardrobe woman's son, who would have had to work if his mother lost her place, was sick with anxiety.”
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In "Van Bibber and Others," Richard Harding Davis crafts a collection of short stories that encapsulate the spirited social dynamics of the turn of the 20th century. With his characteristic wit and keen observational…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Van Bibber and Others highest: Van Bibber and Others 3.9 · Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman) 3.6.
- Van Bibber and Others has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Van Bibber and Others | Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman) | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (7) | — |
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Reception
| Van Bibber and Others | Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 2 |
| Editions | 40 | 198 |
| Want to read | 9 | — |
| Written reviews | 4 | — |
| Pages | 249 | — |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Van Bibber and Others or Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)?
Van Bibber and Others has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Van Bibber and Others 3.9/5, Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman) 3.6/5).
Which is harder to read: Van Bibber and Others or Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Van Bibber and Others: Challenging; Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman): Moderate.