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theinkybaroness's review against another edition
1.0
Her style is lovely, addictive even, but I'm constantly left wondering why every story felt cut short? Felt bitterly disappointed each time a story ended the moment I got invested. >:(
ellenarcher22's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
christinaalex's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
imogenreads's review
3.5
I feel like I just don't get short stories 🤷 I mean the writing is good (breaking news) but I'm just like ok. Though "the dog, watching, looked proud of him" is a cute fragment/idea.
janinevduijn's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of stories narrating a captivating moment in the character's lives. I loved how well it described the depth of feelings in each situation and masterfully crafted what it's like to feel a whole range of emotions - sadness, love, heartbreak, happiness, melancholy, despair.
jonny_buijze's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
notamegamouthsharknosir's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nlgeorge73's review against another edition
4.0
Incredible depth and characterizations of these short stories. In my opinion, the best ones include At the Bay, The Garden Party, Marriage a la Mode, The Voyage, and An Ideal Family. There were a few that lacked the strength of those listed, otherwise this would have been a 5-star rating.
What a shame this was removed from the Peter Boxall's 1001 Books to Read Before You Die after the original 2006 edition. Katherine Mansfield deserves recognition appropriate to other short story writers such as Samuel Beckett and Flannery O'Connor.
What a shame this was removed from the Peter Boxall's 1001 Books to Read Before You Die after the original 2006 edition. Katherine Mansfield deserves recognition appropriate to other short story writers such as Samuel Beckett and Flannery O'Connor.
lemon_y's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character