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McSweeney's #66 by Claire Boyle

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modernviking's review

4.0

A couple really good short stories in this volume! Particularly 'A Volcano is Born' by Brenda Lozano and 'El Senor de la Palma' by Edmundo Paz Soldan.

saf107's review

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Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

This collection dragged a little in the middle for me, but the letters section of this collection was especially strong (Samantha Hunt! Kate Folk!), and I also particularly enjoyed “Pelican Paradise” by Nicky Gonzalez, “Dog Lab” by T.C. Boyle, “Willie the Weirdo” by Stephen King, and “The Little Men” by Carl Napolitano.

valjeanval's review

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5.0

McSweeney's is always a good collection, but this one had a couple of stand outs. The first one is "Dog Lab" by T.C. Boyle. Incredibly moving and philosophical piece on ethics and humanity. The second is "The Little Men" by Carl Napolitano which is the kind of weird magical realism backed with massive literary skill that I love so much.