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heartlinear's review against another edition
4.25
it's hard to rate short stories because even if i don't feel for some the way i do for others i still want to give the 5 solely for being part of the same collection. the yearning. isabel yap what a debut.
nadias_littlelibrary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
5.0
Huge range of stories, from romantic and sweet to ferocious and dark, but they're all great.
monicagrace94's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
tofulover's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
I think it's just not for me.
saintofthe's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
rmnedder's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
This was very, very good!! The author really knows how to create distinct narrative voices, and her play with perspective is so much fun. She's particularly good at starting her stories in media res and effectively peppering exposition in as the story progresses, and she does so with finesse. I was particularly fond of Syringe; it was so poignant. I wish some of the stories had more payoff, like Milagroso - I was waiting for more to happen the entire time, and found the ending a little disappointing. Overall this was a wonderful anthology that showed of Isabel Yap’s prowess as an author and her effectiveness as a storyteller.
shuyinggg's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75