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readingwithcats's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Animal cruelty
teriboop's review
3.0
A short, and mildly entertaining story about a young woman who works at the Butterball Turkey Emergency Squad during the holidays. To keep herself entertained, she makes up stories about herself as she helps frantic home cooks prepare their turkeys. There is a backstory to her life and how she will spend the holiday away from her family.
sharonleavy's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"Butterball" by Brit Bennett is a short story (around 20 pages long) about a young woman, Syd, who works for the Butterball Turkey Emergency Squad (yes, really).
While others are preparing to cook a delicious feast to enjoy with their families, Syd's manning the customer service lines, helping people with any turkey related questions they have and dreaming about the woman she's in love with.
A story about unrequited love, loneliness, coping mechanisms and the sacrifices people (women) make during the holidays so that others can enjoy themselves.
A great taster (sorry, sorry) of Brit Bennett's writing style, those who enjoy may like her novels "The Mothers" or "The Vanishing Half".
While others are preparing to cook a delicious feast to enjoy with their families, Syd's manning the customer service lines, helping people with any turkey related questions they have and dreaming about the woman she's in love with.
A story about unrequited love, loneliness, coping mechanisms and the sacrifices people (women) make during the holidays so that others can enjoy themselves.
A great taster (sorry, sorry) of Brit Bennett's writing style, those who enjoy may like her novels "The Mothers" or "The Vanishing Half".
shoesmcdaid's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
saschaotoole's review
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookwormdanreviews's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this story! I would love to see it fleshed out into a full novel! There’s so much she could do with it. It was great though!
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