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miamia1's review against another edition
Read the first story and did not like it at all. Couldn’t continue reading
elizabeth1993's review against another edition
1.0
I finished this book in less than 24 hours, not because I enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down but because I couldn’t bare the thought of reading it for more than one day.
The most pointless collection of short stories I have ever read. Not one of them drew me in or inspired me in any way.
Would not recommend.
The most pointless collection of short stories I have ever read. Not one of them drew me in or inspired me in any way.
Would not recommend.
lalanier's review against another edition
4.0
Quite pleased with this whimsy selection, I was in a short stories mood and the cover caught my attention so I gave it a shot without much to go on and it was reading time well spent.
schnurln's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
xenxenwithlove's review against another edition
5.0
Very, very well written. This is a great example of someone who has mastered the use of the English language.
tejaswininaik's review against another edition
3.0
Finally feels good to pick up an Indian author after a brief hiatus of authors from other countries.It is a collection of short stories by Akhil Sharma. It is similar in language and essence to his other work "Family Life" which I had previously enjoyed and loved.
They are simple family stories told in a very easy language slowly unveiling complex emotions and layers of the characters exposing their vulnerabilities and weaknesses. These stories were engaging and I would rate it a 3/5. Some may not like the collection for the author's inability to give a closure to a few of the stories.
They are simple family stories told in a very easy language slowly unveiling complex emotions and layers of the characters exposing their vulnerabilities and weaknesses. These stories were engaging and I would rate it a 3/5. Some may not like the collection for the author's inability to give a closure to a few of the stories.
acorn192k's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0