starrysheep's review
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
peachygirl263's review
5.0
Actual review to come once I've gathered my thoughts.
For now, have a quote. (kept vague, but still, warning for possible spoilers)
"We've all seen it so many times, but I still cry, because, when it comes, I know for sure we are infinite. All you feel is infinite, knowing all the falls and leaps and sweet and death that's ever been will be trumped by the wall of nuclear flying at you. You of all people. Then, before you're gone, you know that all that's ever been will still be, even if there are no tomorrows. Even the apocalypse isn't the end. That, you could only know when you're standing before a light so bright it obliterates you."
For now, have a quote. (kept vague, but still, warning for possible spoilers)
"We've all seen it so many times, but I still cry, because, when it comes, I know for sure we are infinite. All you feel is infinite, knowing all the falls and leaps and sweet and death that's ever been will be trumped by the wall of nuclear flying at you. You of all people. Then, before you're gone, you know that all that's ever been will still be, even if there are no tomorrows. Even the apocalypse isn't the end. That, you could only know when you're standing before a light so bright it obliterates you."
clairedaniel3's review
5.0
I highly recommend this book of quite unique short stories. They were thought-provoking, disturbing, and quite the commentary on race, power, hate, family, and capitalism. I did not love every one, but even the less appealing stories made me think.
elenisa's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
purple_crack's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I found that the first half of this book of short stories to have my favorite ones, the stories are a little bizarre, set in a strange-yet-familiar world and pack a big punch in terms of social commentary on race and consumerism (among others).
Some of the stories I just couldn't get into, or were a little out of left field for me in their tone/overall plot. The second half of the short stories were more horror adjacent with some wacky elements and not my favorite personally although some were quite good.
Overall a decent read.
Some of the stories I just couldn't get into, or were a little out of left field for me in their tone/overall plot. The second half of the short stories were more horror adjacent with some wacky elements and not my favorite personally although some were quite good.
Overall a decent read.
soltantomarta's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
stevemozza's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
teishreads's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5