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This Is Not a Love Song by Brendan Mathews

molenkampa87's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

karajay's review against another edition

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4.0

I especially loved This is Not a Love Song, Airborne and My Last Attempt to Explain to You What Happened with the Lion Tamer .

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5.0

An Very Insightful Story Collection
This was a quick read, filled with a facinating collection of stories!
Some of the stories were very straightforward but others had little twists. Each story invoked a certain mood of its own. The characters were also very interesting.
All ten of these stories were genuine and well written. They aren't very long but they do pack a punch and waste no time getting to the heart of the matter in each setting. They offer a insightful look at the human condition, and our neverending search for connection and longing.
Reccomended especially if you like short stories.

Thank You @hbgcanada for providing me with this #ARC.

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4.0

An extremely strong collection of short stories, can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them and they were all so diverse and different. Definitely a writer I will be watching out for!

jenniferlv84's review against another edition

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slow-paced

2.0

toknowthyshelf's review against another edition

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4.0

Thank you to Goodreads and Little Brown for the giveaway copy to review!

A story co-narrated by brothers, another told through photos, accidental arson, family communication with critical details left out, couples at each others' throats but coming together once they realize the internal experience of the other.

Brendan Mathews' short stories manage to place you in the world of the characters within a few short paragraphs. Short stories often struggle to achieve the depth of a well-written novel, but these don't have that problem. Mathews writes judiciously, using just enough details to fully shape each character as a person. Though not mystery stories, the plots unfold over time and leave you with just enough suspense to notice when your questions are answered in a few short pages.

If you're looking for some short stories to immerse yourself in and enjoy, this is an excellent collection to choose.

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4.0

This was unexpected at most turns. Character-centered and full of heart, this short story collection hits all the right notes in it's discussion of love in it's various forms and types. I will definitely be reading more from this author! Only 1-2 of these stories were less than 5 ⭐ for me.
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