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marleysclassics's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.5
This collection of 24 of Dorothy Parker's short stories gives a nice overview over her work - that was the feeling I had, at least, as this is the only thing of hers that I have read so far. Hence, it's possible that there are sides of her writing that one can't find in this edition.
But still, Here lies: The Collected Stories of Dorothy Parker let me experience funny, satirical encounters, the (ironic) struggles of overthinking, but sometimes also quite tragic histories - and even though her witty dialogue and humorous stream of consciousness are great, I think she can do both.
Naturally, there are aspects which one stumbles upon nowadays and that are at times problematic. This did take a way from my enjoyment of the book, but one can also see that she looks at the society critically.
In the end, there were stories which I found are quite brilliant and others that weren't my cup of tea - like it is with almost every short story collection I suppose. I was and am intrigued and interested in Dorothy Parker's work and will probably read something else by her (her poems?) sometime.
But still, Here lies: The Collected Stories of Dorothy Parker let me experience funny, satirical encounters, the (ironic) struggles of overthinking, but sometimes also quite tragic histories - and even though her witty dialogue and humorous stream of consciousness are great, I think she can do both.
Naturally, there are aspects which one stumbles upon nowadays and that are at times problematic. This did take a way from my enjoyment of the book, but one can also see that she looks at the society critically.
In the end, there were stories which I found are quite brilliant and others that weren't my cup of tea - like it is with almost every short story collection I suppose. I was and am intrigued and interested in Dorothy Parker's work and will probably read something else by her (her poems?) sometime.
terppsi's review against another edition
4.0
I read the portuguese translation of this book, but loved it anyway.
I had only read "the phonecall" which I enjoyed even more now.
Delightful, "too bad" is one of my favorite stories.
I had only read "the phonecall" which I enjoyed even more now.
Delightful, "too bad" is one of my favorite stories.
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