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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
This book of short stories started off strong, I really loved Vampires in the Lemon Grove, but others are hit or miss. Still, Russell has depths that this impatient reader probably doesn't take the necessary time to appreciate. I look forward to reading whatever she writes next.
This took me forever to finish this collection. After I read three stories and was only taken with one, I left it on my to-finish pile way too long. I wish I hadn't - the rest were really inventive, clever reads.
The visuals from "Reeling for the Empire" stuck in my head LONG after reading it, and "The Barn at the End of our Term" is the most original story I've read in a while.
"Be prepared to see a black-nosed victim of frostbite; a boatload of probable cannibals, suspiciously fat and sheepish in their snug parkas; a scurvy-riddled tailgaiter in a lifeboat, vestless and begging oranges. Don't ask questions."
The visuals from "Reeling for the Empire" stuck in my head LONG after reading it, and "The Barn at the End of our Term" is the most original story I've read in a while.
"Be prepared to see a black-nosed victim of frostbite; a boatload of probable cannibals, suspiciously fat and sheepish in their snug parkas; a scurvy-riddled tailgaiter in a lifeboat, vestless and begging oranges. Don't ask questions."
I just love Karen Russell's stories. They are just so quirky and strange in a perfect way. I cannot wait to read more from her.
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
made me feel things but ultimately left nothing behind to wrestle with. make of that what you will
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Each story was beautiful and unique, but I was a bit disappointed in the telling. I wasn't left wanting more, just wanting to be done.
I'm not sure how I feel about this collection of stories other than to say that while they made me feel weird, at the same time I was unable to put the book down and finished it in a day. Take from that what you will.
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated