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dalmavatai's review
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is a very poignant collection of short stories - some of them were really interesting both conceptually and as the story unfolded, but many of them didn't work for me because they were confusing as to their intent. This isn't really a fault of the book though, I think it did everything it set out to do, I am just a reader who prefers when I can understand clearly the goal and intent behind a story. Would recommend if you like literary fiction and can enjoy stories without understanding everything about them. My favorites in here are Slingshot, Randy Travis, Mani Pedi, Chick-a-Chee, and Ewwrrrkk - the second half didn't work for me as much as the first half.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Xenophobia, Death, Grief, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Racism, and Sexism
mgshrdn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
Ahghgh! Thammavongsa don’t make me feel connected to characters and then take them away after a few short pages!!! I need more!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual harassment
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