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moacool's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
amber_unabridged's review against another edition
2.0
I knew going into reading her earliest works that it might not be great, but I didn't expect to struggle with it so much. The visuals are wonderful, but the stories did nothing for me. I'd still like to read more of her work. It can only get better from here.
hannadekoning's review against another edition
3.0
The writing style and the themes are beautiful, but I feel like I didn't fully grasp the meaning of the stories. I might read it again someday (and understand more...)
ehester97's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
xanderlaser's review against another edition
4.0
A surrealist dreamscape and meditation on love and death! Refreshing as a glass of water on a hot day. Recommend.
clairewords's review against another edition
4.0
It was great to finally read Girl, the story that is like a thread through all of Kincaid's writing and one she continues to talk about today.
I enjoyed all the stories, though prefer he style in the long form, where we have time to settle into it, it requires more concentration in the short form and sometimes rereading to get into the flow.
I enjoyed all the stories, though prefer he style in the long form, where we have time to settle into it, it requires more concentration in the short form and sometimes rereading to get into the flow.
sebastianromero7's review against another edition
4.0
This is an extremely accomplished and evocative short story collection. Although most of these didn't move me in the way I usually like being moved by short fiction, I cannot deny it did what it set out to do. Plus, there is no one as wise as Kincaid when it comes to suggestive language and unique imagery.