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sachahart_logan's review
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I really loved this collection- I laughed aloud at some stories and thought all of them were well done!
rammy's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I thought it was a very cute and heartwarming book. The fact that it is a collection of short stories makes it less of a commitment. I can especially recommend if you are in a reading slump!!!
Though the storylines were variated, I think the different characters represented throughout the book, in various contexts, could have been more diverse.
Though the storylines were variated, I think the different characters represented throughout the book, in various contexts, could have been more diverse.
sliivvanna's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
ksprokes's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
djr100's review
5.0
Jess Walters is such a great storyteller. Excellent collection of short stories. Angel of Rome, Town & Country and The Way the World Ends were my favorites.
katel1970's review
5.0
Usually, in a short story collection, I love a few of the stories, really like a few more, and endure a clunker or two. Not in this collection. I absolutely loved each and every story. They were funny and filled with hope, even as they tackled serious subjects. Exquisite!
lexiegodown's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
cbeanie123's review
dark
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
dodgson's review
4.0
There's a throughline of earnest tone, and expectations reconsidered with an open heart, but it’s a collection of very different stories from multiple perspectives, written skillfully with engaging specificity. The female characters are impressively realized, especially relating adolescence, development, and sexual assault—areas where male writers often stumble, or steer clear.