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invertible_hulk's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful writing, as to be expected from Munro, but it just wasn't what I was really in the mood for. But I did finish it.
kriziaannacastro's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jdgcreates's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5) I can finally understand why people talk about Alice Munro's books with reverence: she is a masterfully fluid, humane, and eloquent writer. This particular one struck me as a fabulous and accurate guidebook for any alien visiting our planet who wants to gain insight into quietly dysfunctional family relationships and the far-reaching effects they have on us as adults. I will read more of Munro's work.
dahl's review against another edition
1.0
irgendwie kein buch für mich. konnte es nicht fertig lesen...
timshel's review
5.0
Munro is a fabulous storyteller. Her characters and language are absolutely radiant. I really loved this collection/novel and look forward to reading more of her work.
expendablemudge's review
2.0
Rating: 2.5* of five
I hate Flo, and dislike Rose, and can think of no possible reason for anyone to read more than the Pearl Rule requires or the first three stories, whichever comes first in your edition.
The entire unkind review is on my blog, Expendable Mudge Muses Aloud.
I hate Flo, and dislike Rose, and can think of no possible reason for anyone to read more than the Pearl Rule requires or the first three stories, whichever comes first in your edition.
The entire unkind review is on my blog, Expendable Mudge Muses Aloud.
invertible_hulk's review
3.0
Beautiful writing, as to be expected from Munro, but it just wasn't what I was really in the mood for. But I did finish it.
sirthomasmalory's review
3.0
Strong characterization and prose, but some harsh fluctuation in how much I liked each individual story - the sequence of two or three simply about affairs were a bit cliché for me. And just as a personal matter I grew tired of how loveless and depressive every single relationship in the book is, but that doesn't mean much for its quality.
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