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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
dull and obvious. the prose is.... fine. the stories are adequately structured. they read to me like the author was extremely concerned the reader would, at any moment, put the book down and check their phone. the sentences are short, dry, blunt. the narratives are unimaginative, unsurprising. exciting and vivid: these stories were anything but.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
A fantastic short story collection, three words I'd use to describe An Exciting and Vivid Inner Life are perceptive, candid and humorous. While each story is different and takes you from Dubai to Melbourne to NYC, each protagonist has this relatable sense of being stuck. Whether they're stuck in their job, in a shitty situation or in an apartment due to their demonic cat (sources tell me this is based on a true story
dark
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is addictive and highly unpleasant to read. It feels like that’s exactly Dalla Rosa’s intent and he’s executed it marvellously.
We as readers experience all of the characters’ inner lives in these short stories as they clash with, are let down by or fail to meet the standards of the harsh or indifferent world around them.
We as readers experience all of the characters’ inner lives in these short stories as they clash with, are let down by or fail to meet the standards of the harsh or indifferent world around them.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Atmospheric. Disturbing. Familiar.
I really enjoyed this book. It sort of felt like people watching from high rise in the city, getting to have a little snippet into other peoples lives. The short stories are definitely not meant to make you feel comfortable but nevertheless they’re wonderfully written.
I really enjoyed this book. It sort of felt like people watching from high rise in the city, getting to have a little snippet into other peoples lives. The short stories are definitely not meant to make you feel comfortable but nevertheless they’re wonderfully written.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Transphobia, Grief