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gems_roadhouse's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
readingsitaaras's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
Sad :(
^me for most of the book
For real though, this was a solid anthology. I found it cool how each story connected to another and was more impressed at how this was accomplished and how cohesive the work felt despite how wildly different the stories were in tone, genre, or setting.
^me for most of the book
For real though, this was a solid anthology. I found it cool how each story connected to another and was more impressed at how this was accomplished and how cohesive the work felt despite how wildly different the stories were in tone, genre, or setting.
connie_joy's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
I enjoyed this book. It meant straying from my usual genre, and I'm glad I did.
It was an interesting book, each chapter was a different character's POV. We experienced just a glimpse into their lives - a snapshot. And Bonnie did this so well, simply from that chapter I gained an attachment to that character. But, personally, my favourite part of this book was linking each character to the situation or character in the different POVs. I love the way everything and everyone is linked, it truly embodies what a small town is like.
It was a quick easy read, and the ending made me cry a little.
I enjoyed this book. It meant straying from my usual genre, and I'm glad I did.
It was an interesting book, each chapter was a different character's POV. We experienced just a glimpse into their lives - a snapshot. And Bonnie did this so well, simply from that chapter I gained an attachment to that character. But, personally, my favourite part of this book was linking each character to the situation or character in the different POVs. I love the way everything and everyone is linked, it truly embodies what a small town is like.
It was a quick easy read, and the ending made me cry a little.
katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
Connected short stories, YA 'small town but wider' issues.
Quite interesting, this. I'm not a great fan of short stories, I like to delve into a character and plot, moving from one to another usually doesn't work well in my head. But these stories are all connected, based around young people in one small American town.
Names crop up from story to story, we see different stories even from inside the same family. Some are about teenage relationships, others about more shocking and upsetting problems (fires, missing children, priests).
I maintained interest throughout, though I think the move from one character to another can be easier to follow on paper than through audiobook. The Audible version however was well-narrated, even though all characters were presented by the one female voice.
As with most short stories, there wasn't time to delve into some plots in as much detail as I would have liked, though each ended and moved on without jarring and with some sort of conclusion/direction for the future.
A good range of stories and characters, and does make you consider just what problems others around you are coping with, and how even young people manage their problems.
With thanks to Nudge for providing a sample Audible copy.
Quite interesting, this. I'm not a great fan of short stories, I like to delve into a character and plot, moving from one to another usually doesn't work well in my head. But these stories are all connected, based around young people in one small American town.
Names crop up from story to story, we see different stories even from inside the same family. Some are about teenage relationships, others about more shocking and upsetting problems (fires, missing children, priests).
I maintained interest throughout, though I think the move from one character to another can be easier to follow on paper than through audiobook. The Audible version however was well-narrated, even though all characters were presented by the one female voice.
As with most short stories, there wasn't time to delve into some plots in as much detail as I would have liked, though each ended and moved on without jarring and with some sort of conclusion/direction for the future.
A good range of stories and characters, and does make you consider just what problems others around you are coping with, and how even young people manage their problems.
With thanks to Nudge for providing a sample Audible copy.
booksonmars's review against another edition
liked the candanian landscape but kinda meh, maybe i’ll pick it up again later on
sofface's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
This book was so captivating. If I could, I probably would have read this in a day.
I didn't know where this book was going, but I was totally here for it.
Really enjoyed it.
I didn't know where this book was going, but I was totally here for it.
Really enjoyed it.
chuskeyreads's review
2.0
The cover of this book is what really drew me in. I don't know what it is exactly, but the cartoon diner and little red truck felt a little nostalgic for simpler times. The stories were well-written, mostly. I was impressed with the cleverness of how the author connected each story to the next until it came full circle at the end.
However, the stories were a little boring. I get the small-town-everyday-life vibe, but I was expecting something with a little more mystery, intrigue, action... just something.
However, the stories were a little boring. I get the small-town-everyday-life vibe, but I was expecting something with a little more mystery, intrigue, action... just something.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
4.0
4.5/5
This book was so interesting! I loved how the chapters were and how all the characters connected together in some way and got to see more of each character that was introduced.
This book was so interesting! I loved how the chapters were and how all the characters connected together in some way and got to see more of each character that was introduced.
felibravehall's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0