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beanpod's review against another edition
3.0
I love Lorrie Moore. Images and lines from her stories often come to mind. This book was a weak offering. This does not greatly temper my love of her writing - I will go back to Birds of America and it will be renewed.
leeroff's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
caro1uk's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
liambetts's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't find it as compelling as her earlier collections, but its hard to top Birds of America
laila4343's review against another edition
2.0
Well, that was a weird little collection. "Wings" was definitely my favorite story, coincidentally the longest and most developed. The rest were kind of (shrugs shoulders.) I remember loving Birds of America so I think I'll go back and re-read that.
anniebh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lisawhelpley's review against another edition
3.0
Some of the stories were enjoyable to the point that I wanted more, longer, tell me more! I didn't get or care about some of the stories though. Mixed.
rachaelwho's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I knew I'd read some or all of this one before but really only recognized a few stories. It's Lorrie Moore, what can you say? It's great. This one has a lot to do with aging and the specific lonelinesses that go with all that.
This one was read by the author and I'm beginning to realize I prefer women of a certain age to read to me. Not that surprising.
This one was read by the author and I'm beginning to realize I prefer women of a certain age to read to me. Not that surprising.