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old_murr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I always love a good book of short stories, and this one sets the bar high. Each story sends you right into the world of someone who is complex, flawed, and intriguing. I would have loved to dive deeper into the world of each short story, but what she gives us with each one is just enough. The last story, which the book is named after, is steady and thought provoking and tragic. I can't wait to read more by Evans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Racism
Moderate: Racism
samara's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Grief, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Confinement
Minor: Mass/school shootings
cheye13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is one of the best collections I have read in a while and definitely one of the best books I've read this year. I bumped a star because some passages were a bit too rambly for me to follow and I think the more subtle messages went over my head but, boy, were they all beautiful (if painful) to read.
★★★★★|Why Won't Women Just Say What They Want; Anything Could Disappear; The Office of Historical Corrections
★★★★|Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain; Boys Go To Jupiter
★★★|Happily Ever After; Alcatraz
★★★★★|Why Won't Women Just Say What They Want; Anything Could Disappear; The Office of Historical Corrections
★★★★|Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain; Boys Go To Jupiter
★★★|Happily Ever After; Alcatraz
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Medical content, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Violence, Cancer, Confinement, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
All content is handled conscientiously and with intention.
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