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aa_travers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
An entertaining collection of stories that play with form and style. These stories feel dark but airy, with a sort of haunted carelessness and mystery that reminds me of Chris Van Allsburg's drawings.
nonlinearpaolo's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
will_crimble's review against another edition
4.0
“The clipping is tacked up on my wall. I inspect it from time to time, drawing the moral. Strangling swans is wrong.”
“Fragments are the only forms I trust.”
“Fragments are the only forms I trust.”
h2oetry's review against another edition
5.0
I love Donald Barthelme. His writing has a big influence on mine. His story "The Balloon" is remarkable and shows why writing is fun and gorgeous and inspiring.
serpentineraindodger's review against another edition
4.0
I would like to say something of the practices of this book, but cannot.
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