Reviews

Last One Out Shut Off the Lights by Stephanie Soileau

booknallnight's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 Rounded to a 3

I've always struggled with short stories as they never get involved or developed enough for me. I know some who love them and I'm definitely recommending this to those who love this format.

Some of the longer stories I really enjoyed but the shorter ones were just that...too short ... for me. Overall an enjoyable book as it took me out of my comfort zone and was filled with thoughtful and beautiful writing.

livandliterature's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Mental illness, and Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Racism

shiftingedges's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mayaraisedme's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

sjanke2's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very interesting collection of Louisiana stories with a strong sense of place. 

My favorite stories were "So This Is Permanence," "An Attachment Theory," "The Ranger Queen of Sulphur," "The Whiskey Business," "Mr. A.," and "Camera Obscura."