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hp_reading's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why I don't read more short stories. And I'm not entirely sure why I picked this book up to begin with. I guess I wanted something quick to read. I'm glad I did though. The stories were lush and emotional without being overly flowery, as some love stories tend to be. Willis's descriptions seem to flow from the relationships and the language that comes is secondary to the stories we read about. I felt like a voyeur into these very private moments, but very lucky to be able to see so many different types of love so intricately displayed. While the stories were short, the author was able to perfectly pack a whole life and breadth of emotion into them. I never felt as if they were lacking in length. A very quick and breathtaking read to serve as a reminder that love is vast in its forms.
kirayt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
beentsy's review against another edition
5.0
Amazingly good stories. In particular 'Todd' was just fantastic.
lindy_b's review against another edition
2.0
Not anywhere near as magical, creepy, or just plain weird as the book's description would have you believe. The author is very fond of having young precocious women serving as inspiration for deadbeat dudes in the process of spiraling their way out of society. Despite this, I did enjoy the story "Girlfriend on Mars."
pay1510's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
spiderfelt's review against another edition
4.0
This punchy little collection of off-beat stories provided an enjoyabler escape. It's always fun to read collection set in places I recognize, in this case, the Lower Mainland (Vancouver BC and the surrounding region).