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Bliss Montage by Ling Ma

amyspag's review against another edition

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2.0

It was almost impossible to tell the narrators of these stories apart. When the stories started getting interesting, they stopped suddenly.

tany3l's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The buried alive one was intense but all stories were still enjoyable

theworldisatext's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
Tales of bizarre events turn out emotionally relatable in Ling Ma’s collection of short stories. From a woman living with 99 exes and a husband to a woman dealing with an unusual pregnancy complication, Ma’s stories embody both the extreme and everyday. 
 

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5.0

I love ling ma sm

skaelbli's review against another edition

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Not what I was expecting. Felt very manic.

sabrinames's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tpl's review against another edition

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dark emotional fast-paced

4.0

sculpthead's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.25

This book would be for someone who is in the mood for something: Curious, strange, offbeat… unusual. 

evelynpinacolada's review against another edition

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honestly don't remember what this book is even about, i abandoned it a while ago

sydfreeman's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I love a short story collection, this one’s a neat mix of stories that will often leave you saying “what the fuck?” 

If you’re looking for something a little off the beaten track look no further