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aalbright0's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ravioliravioli's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty sure I said “wtf” on every other page, but, like, in a good way.
kyrst's review against another edition
dark
emotional
4.0
Particularly enjoyed the short story about memory logs.
begumzengin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
egumeny's review against another edition
3.0
On the whole, it was a little uneven. Some stories were great, others not so much. "Bounty," for its part, didn't feel fully defined. The narrative just kind of barrelled along without adding much besides plot and occasionally strained dialogue.
sofiasoriano's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
paladintodd's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this collection of short stories. Evocative, enough strageness to make it unsettling but not so strange as to make it un-relateable, and really packing a punch into 6-10 pages. Isabella and The 400 Pound CEO are stories that will really stay with you.
Be sure to read s.penkevich's review below. Really beautifully said.
" I have a sense that God is unfair and preferentially punishes his weak, his dumb, his fat, his lazy. I believe he takes more pleasure in his perfect creatures, and cheers them on like a brainless dad as they run roughshod over the rest of us."
Be sure to read s.penkevich's review below. Really beautifully said.
" I have a sense that God is unfair and preferentially punishes his weak, his dumb, his fat, his lazy. I believe he takes more pleasure in his perfect creatures, and cheers them on like a brainless dad as they run roughshod over the rest of us."
erinturkeylane's review against another edition
4.0
This was a much darker read than I had expected, but I still loved it. The author’s note at the end was especially heartwarming and fun to read.
debr's review against another edition
4.0
I couldnt give this three stars, because it is too well written, but part of me wanted to, because its just so gddmed painful and nihilistic. My goodness, I do not really want to know what exactly Saunders' psyche is like in order to yield this strange fruit. I do think he is a masterful writer and storyteller, and I definitely plan to read some of his other works. But I think I will fix a stiff drink first.