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dmsehnert's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
absolutely transfixed by denis johnson’s incredibly dreamy prose. my goal is read more short stories this year and this was a fantastic start!
katel1970's review against another edition
2.0
I get that Johnson is an amazing writer, but I didn't like this at all. It made me miserable, and maybe that was the point. If so, effectively done.
theflamingopriss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
nyarasha's review against another edition
5.0
A cutting view of the human condition, which requires something of an open and cynical mind to appreciate. Stories are presented in a disarming way, imitating the simple distractions, deceptions, and multiple faceted personalities of everyday life. Some of the most creative use of imagery I have seen in a long time is employed by Johnson. Unreality and hallucination mix with daily life in such a way that it is sometimes hard to tell what is really happening, and what is imagined, but that is exactly how the characters are feeling, too - that subtle sense of unease and wonder. Not to be read straight through (I tried!), this book is a solid jewel in the midst of books with straightforward and predictable plot paths. So glad it was lent to me!
hippoponymous's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ireadslow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
morteno's review against another edition
1,5 novelle læst. Sagde mig ikke noget. Sproget ej heller.
lisawhelpley's review against another edition
4.0
The words! The author gives us characters that are hideous and derelict, then writes such beautiful sentences that I can't even believe it.