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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Raw, gritty, intense
Full of vivid imagery
That makes an impact
Full of vivid imagery
That makes an impact
Interesting short story cycle about vagrants and addicts across the United States. It's very poetic in places, with some fantastic lines from Johnson. It didn't necessarily take my breath away, but I found it fascinating. My favourite stories were probably 'Emergency', 'Dirty Wedding', 'Beverly Home', and, of course, the infamous 'Car Crash While Hitchhiking.'
I feel like I don't have a whole lot to say about this one. I mainly read it as it was available in the library and I have heard world of its impact over the years. Further, I've been wanting to read more short-story cycles (that aren't Dubliners). I think Jesus' Son thrusted me into a very unfamiliar world. There was a lot that was obscure, but the permeating feeling of hopelessness was clear.
I feel like I don't have a whole lot to say about this one. I mainly read it as it was available in the library and I have heard world of its impact over the years. Further, I've been wanting to read more short-story cycles (that aren't Dubliners). I think Jesus' Son thrusted me into a very unfamiliar world. There was a lot that was obscure, but the permeating feeling of hopelessness was clear.
I would encourage anyone who is not of sound, strict mental health to stay far away from this book. It’s just so very dreary and pessimistic, in that nothing-happens-floating kind of way. I gave it 2 stars for the last story, by far the best one. The last line of the book almost redeemed it for me. But alas, I am not of sound, strict mental anything, least of all health.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hmm. I need someone to help me appreciate this. And if I need someone to help me appreciate some fiction, it's not generally a good sign. However, I'd like to keep an open mind.
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid collection of short stories that paint an interesting portrait of the main character. Some very novel use of language, lots of very evocative turns of phrase that give very unique texture to the narration.