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jhege's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think I’m learning I don’t love short stories. But the writing was very good, I want to read her novel now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
kaylyncatherine's review against another edition
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
A tad underwhelming and static. The stories toward the end packed the most punch, but it felt like a process to get there.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Addiction
shannonhoman's review
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Emma Cline is a master at writing really interesting close looks at what needs fuel certain character dynamics. Not all of these short stories were a hit for me but the good ones were particularly good.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
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