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The Best American Short Stories 2021 by Heidi Pitlor, Jesmyn Ward
1 review
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dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a great collection of American short stories collated this year by Jesmyn Ward.
These are diverse and inclusive stories that seem to sum up how the whole world is feeling, depressed but yet filled with expectation, love and hope, as the book progresses however, the stories seem to get darker, cumulating in an ultimate family betrayal.
Personal highlights were Biology, Haguillory, You are my dear friend, Palaver, Portrait of two young ladies in white and green robes, The miracle girl, and Switzerland.
These are diverse and inclusive stories that seem to sum up how the whole world is feeling, depressed but yet filled with expectation, love and hope, as the book progresses however, the stories seem to get darker, cumulating in an ultimate family betrayal.
Personal highlights were Biology, Haguillory, You are my dear friend, Palaver, Portrait of two young ladies in white and green robes, The miracle girl, and Switzerland.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Self harm
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