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kamiconk16's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
deepfreezebatman's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really sure why I like Carver's stories.. I guess it's because they are unlike anything I have ever read before. They always leave you with a disturbed sense of mystery and loss, much like a Gregory Crewdson photograph. I don't know what it is about other people's problems that is so entertaining but I just couldn't put this book down.
My favorites are:
"Neighbors"- all time favorite
"Will You Be Quiet, Please?"
"Collectors"
"Tell the Women We're Going"
My favorites are:
"Neighbors"- all time favorite
"Will You Be Quiet, Please?"
"Collectors"
"Tell the Women We're Going"
cady's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-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
summmerose's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
open_ears_now's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
4.0
This collection consists of short stories that inspired the movie Short Cuts. I recommend reading the introduction - it’s written by Robert Altman, the director of the movie.
If you’re a fan of Carver, you’ll realize there are many famous stories here - most of which I’ve read.
Now after seeing the collection and knowing what’s in it - it makes me want to see the movie.
If you’re a fan of Carver, you’ll realize there are many famous stories here - most of which I’ve read.
Now after seeing the collection and knowing what’s in it - it makes me want to see the movie.
bettyvd's review against another edition
4.0
Ik hou van de zuinige stijl van Carver. Neem een of twee koppels in landelijk Amerika , beschrijf een korte episode in hun leven en roep verlies, woede, wanhoop, geweld op. Ik hield vooral van het laatste verhaal : Tell the women we're going. "But it started and ended with a rock". Perfect.
spiderfelt's review against another edition
1.0
My hold expired before I was able to finish it, but I really didn't have the will to power through it while it was I my hands. The characters, situations, and cultural attitudes were both dated and distasteful. I couldn't find the charm or nostalgia that is sometimes present in books written decades ago. This just smelled like an dingy old motel.
bundy23's review against another edition
5.0
It's a bit surprising that something so damned ordinary and minimalist can somehow be so brilliant. And it all felt so dirty... I swear I could smell the grime and stale sweat and dog piss whilst I was reading. It felt a bit like a Bukowski or maybe Jim Thompson but with all the backstabbing and crime removed. Not all the stories included here were 5 stars but those that were will probably stay with me forever.
btj's review against another edition
reading this and mary gaitskill in the past couple months makes me feel like a Great Expert In Studies of Heterosexuality.