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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
This was a really fun and engaging collection of stories, which, although they covered different topics (ranging a full gamut from pregnancy to death, relationships and break-ups, and general modern malaise), still had a cohesive feel to them.
These stories are wonderfully, boldly and unapologetically queer, and at times feel like they're even queering the idea of what a short story can be. The writing feels confident, but also able to shape-shift in style between stories without feeling jarring.
I think these are well worth checking out, and taking time with, resisting the urge to gulp them down, and instead taking them perhaps one a day to savour them.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
These stories are wonderfully, boldly and unapologetically queer, and at times feel like they're even queering the idea of what a short story can be. The writing feels confident, but also able to shape-shift in style between stories without feeling jarring.
I think these are well worth checking out, and taking time with, resisting the urge to gulp them down, and instead taking them perhaps one a day to savour them.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Stories about people’s desires to feel a sense of belonging while on a journey of discovering themselves. The first two stories were too vague and melancholic and were my least favorite. They did get better but overall only a couple of them made an impression on me.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley.
Thank you to FSG and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy!
Available Jan 25th
Fantastical and thoroughly queer, Morgan Thomas's debut collection Manywhere is an incredible feat. I absolutely loved all the twists and turns in each story and how Thomas challenges our perception of history. Each story is wholly unexpected yet perfect like a bite of a tart peach pie on a warm summer day, leaving a lingering sense of contentment. There is an underlying sense of celebration, of bringing to life those shadows we'd half see on the walls and giving them the same love and affection as anyone else. Just a thoroughly enjoyable book!
Available Jan 25th
Fantastical and thoroughly queer, Morgan Thomas's debut collection Manywhere is an incredible feat. I absolutely loved all the twists and turns in each story and how Thomas challenges our perception of history. Each story is wholly unexpected yet perfect like a bite of a tart peach pie on a warm summer day, leaving a lingering sense of contentment. There is an underlying sense of celebration, of bringing to life those shadows we'd half see on the walls and giving them the same love and affection as anyone else. Just a thoroughly enjoyable book!
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
delightful, varied moments of queers in the in-between, of wanted but not being able to receive, about-to-go but not yet gone. contemplative. added benefit of being placed throughout the south.
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Great reminder that we (queer people) have been around for all of human history. [short stories about queer + gender queer people in the southern U.S finding themselves reflected in history]
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This collection had a few stories that grabbed me but overall I just felt I was not the intended audience (I’d not American from the south).
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes