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What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver
2 reviews
babelfish's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Carver is a genius. If you have never read any minimalistic writing this is an excellent place to start. Made up of vingnettes about people in the American south, focusing on relationships, love, and loneliness. Sometimes almost feeling dystopian while feeling completely believable and mundane.
Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Moderate: Rape, Emotional abuse, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Medical content
actiaslunasaturniidae's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Car accident, and Suicide
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