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kleonard's review against another edition
1.0
This collection of short stories frequently touches on the true and depressing aspects of life without hope for anything better. Intended to be realist, it is, but in ways that depressed, anxious, stressed, or lonely readers could easily become suicidal by reading it. I'm not looking for happy endings or happy stories, necessarily, but these bludgeon you.
jamesdanielhorn's review against another edition
3.0
I found this short story collection to be interesting enough to hold my interest through completion, but most of the stories didn't really stick with me the way great short fiction does. "Strange Loop", "Delivery" and "Don't Let's" are the strongest work here, and are worth reading the collection for, but honestly, even having read this a week ago can't remember any of the others.
fastestbookreader14's review against another edition
5.0
so so excellent in every way. fav story might be the dementia one cuz it’s just so powerful. love how she uses language. short stories r great cuz if it not interesting it’s done so quick. annoying when they really good and also done so quick. will read a lot more by her this summy
cjothom's review against another edition
3.0
In 'False Bingo', Jac Jemc is able to bring readers a collection of short stories that weave sinister forces into everyday life. There were some really amazing stories that stood out from the others in this collection but I found myself wanting more from a lot of the stories. I felt that so many of them caught my attention right away, started to build up (whether through character development, storytelling, or through the environment Jemc built), and then ended on an uncompleted note (at least to me). I would have loved to see more of these short stories as a longer novella, but I suppose that defeats the purpose of a short story. Jac Jemc's writing is wonderful and I will be looking forward to more of her work.
Much thanks to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for the ARC.
Much thanks to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for the ARC.
rvlgonzalez's review against another edition
3.0
I'd say more like 3.5. Some stories were better than others. Most felt like they didn't have an ending, they just ended, which I didn't love, but Jac Jemc clearly has a very interesting mind and sensibility.
zuly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.0
gph's review against another edition
5.0
many of these knocked me off my seat and now i'm covered in thorny vines AND it's getting darker and darker.. yes
mb918's review against another edition
2.0
I will admit that these stories were all super well written, but I felt a little dissatisfied with many of them because I struggled to find a purpose. The few that actually had something to say were great, and I liked the theme of luck woven throughout, but this book ultimately just felt to me like a bunch of good writing with no motive.
vampirehelpdesk's review against another edition
3.0
I love Jemc’s writing style. Her characters feel very Shirley Jackson-esque to me, which is high praise. However, this falls under the curse many collections have where the stories are unevenly developed. I found myself trying to push through many and savor in some. Glad I read it but her novel, The Grip of It, still rings superior to me.