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book_concierge's review against another edition
2.0
One of our book club members is a fan of the short-story format and she recommended this book. She selected three stories that we were all to read, and suggested that we each read one or two others as well. I understand the superb craft of her writing, but it's not my taste in reading. I certainly noted some wonderful imagery and felt her stream-of-consciousness style is very accessible, still I don't think I'll read more. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
carlylottsofbookz's review against another edition
1.0
I don’t know that there was even one interesting story that I enjoyed. In 500 pages. The best part is being done
lifewithmisskate's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
mondovertigo's review against another edition
I have no time to finish this book right now
tarajoy90's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
eunicek82's review against another edition
Finished Flowering Judas collection, but just lost steam to continue with the next 2 collections. Review of Flowering Judas on that book’s page.
jkwriting24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.5
mildbestwishes's review against another edition
3.0
I focused my reading on the Mexican stories...definitely a traveler's perspective on life in the 1920s, and written with a traveler's distance from the characters.
graywild's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I tried very hard to get through this book of short stories but I just could not get into any of the stories. They were well written but just had no interest in either the characters or storylines. Not recommended