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debandleo's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed these short stories, now I am on a Tove Ditlevesen quest. A lot of the stories were kind of similar, but I thought her insight into mid-century white women’s life was probably right on target, I’ll have to ask my mom!
cakefairy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
Perfect tiny stories about sad people
metanoialaxy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thepoisonwoodreader's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
harrietannreads's review against another edition
5.0
Me rating a short story collection 5 stars!? What is happening in this world?
myyearofreadingandrelaxation's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
terranovanz's review against another edition
3.0
I find it hard to review The Trouble with Happiness because it's so freaking depressing. Parents hate their kids, children resent the parents. Husbands cheat, women are pathetic. I suppose perhaps this is real life, but god, I don't want to read about it.
That being said, it is sharply written, evocative, quite beautiful and at points I even found myself empathising with the characters.
Don't read if you're at all depressed.
That being said, it is sharply written, evocative, quite beautiful and at points I even found myself empathising with the characters.
Don't read if you're at all depressed.
e_z's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
So cutting, but lots of very short stories that are completely depressing. Very put down-able.