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natalielynnsmith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
3.75
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
I read and loved My Name is Lucy Barton last year (I’ve actually loved everything by Elizabeth Strout, I’m a big fan, but who doesn’t love Elizabeth Stout?). So when I heard about her new collection of short stories based on the characters from that book, Anything is Possible, I was thrilled to be first in the hold line. Strout said, “As I was writing My Name Is Lucy Barton it came to me that all the characters Lucy and her mother talked about had their own stories—of course!—and so the unfolding of their lives became tremendously important to me.” How many times does this happen in a book, where you want to know more about the peripheral characters but never get that opportunity? Well, here you go! It’s a perfect read for the beach and the short stories, I am sorry to say, go by as quickly as a Maine summer.
essay23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jansbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in 2017. It became a re-read for me when I received it at our book club Christmas book exchange. I like Elizabeth Strout's writing and enjoyed reading this again and becoming reacquainted with so many old friends.
catarnott's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heathssm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.0
graciesmom's review against another edition
5.0
Lush, lovely prose in this edition of short stories. If you liked "My Name is Lucy Barton", you'll want to catch up with the characters mentioned in that book.
alisonkn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
charliphillipps's review against another edition
3.5
Love strout’s writing but didn’t enjoy this as much as the first book, loved some of the short stories more than others