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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
medium-paced
As with most short story collections, some here are stronger than others, but all are very good and most are excellent. Delighted to learn that the first story is being adapted into a film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor as the main couple. Perfect for fans of North Woods by Daniel Mason (me) and Lincoln at the Bardo by George Saunders (also me).
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For the owner and manager of the oldest general store in America, built in 1793, this was surprisingly gorgeous.
(Could I have chosen a whiter book to read during Black history month? No.)
(Could I have chosen a whiter book to read during Black history month? No.)
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated
Stunning and enjoyable reading with the added joy of discovering the links between the stories. Pairings of stories with loops across times, woods, sands and New England characters.
I don't typically read short story collections, but I loved this book. The stories are interconnected but each varies in its location and the time period it's set in. A unique book with beautiful sentences that will make you slow down and savor each story.