Reviews - The Beggar Maid: Stories of Flo and Rose

43 reviews for:

The Beggar Maid: Stories of Flo and Rose

Alice Munro

3.82 AVERAGE

kateskitch1228's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 42%

Found it too slow and boring. Couldn’t catch my interest

lynnerushton's review against another edition

3.0

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

agsztyl's review against another edition

3.75

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

ggwillmott's review against another edition

4.75

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

duke159's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

ajbeverley's review against another edition

Alice Munro is a brilliant writer, period.

pineconek's review against another edition

4.0

This book made me sad in a good way. It ticked all the boxes for me when it came to coming of age "novels" (this is really a collection of loosely tied short stories) centered on womanhood. It's slow and atmospheric/not much happens but I think that allows for a better exploration of the themes. It's definitely made me want to read more Alice Munro.

More thoughts here: https://youtu.be/mWv_X7hblGk