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tiggum's review
3.0
Dark, bleak stories that confound your expectations in ways that are sometimes funny and sometimes terrible. The stories are very short and you could easily get through the whole thing in one sitting, but you probably shouldn't, because the more you read the more it gets to you. Quite unpleasant at times, but well worth reading. Sort of similar to [b:Bible Camp Bloodbath|9638590|Bible Camp Bloodbath|Joey Comeau|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348724995s/9638590.jpg|14525985], but quite distinct from it as well. The author begins the book by saying "this is not an autobiography in any way, shape or form and so your prayers aren't necessary" and you can certainly see why she needed to say that.
meganreadsome's review
5.0
I was the cover artist, so I am completely unbiased when I say... Doesn't it look awesome?!!!
My ego aside, these short stories were fantastic! Each story was like a small, whiplashing masterpiece. Stewart took the reader into the darker side of the human psyche and makes one both laugh and want to cry. It's a deep honest look into human nature and society which was all at once entertaining and horrifying. Her way with words and her comedic timing was perfection!
My ego aside, these short stories were fantastic! Each story was like a small, whiplashing masterpiece. Stewart took the reader into the darker side of the human psyche and makes one both laugh and want to cry. It's a deep honest look into human nature and society which was all at once entertaining and horrifying. Her way with words and her comedic timing was perfection!
kaylana's review
4.0
A very interesting and thought-provoking collection of short stories, poems, and essays. She really makes you think in these and some of them will just blow you away. That's why I really like this collection!
I received this copy for free from the Goodreads Giveaways.
I received this copy for free from the Goodreads Giveaways.
bluepigeon's review
3.0
I wanted to read this book. I entered the giveaway on Goodreads. I did not win. But I was sent a pdf of the book anyway, which was very very nice. So I got to read it after all. Now, looking at the 5-star reviews, I feel a bit strange thinking that perhaps I missed something. I did not think the letters in the book were that extreme or unusual or shocking. Neither did I think that the authors tried to be subtle in their intention to shock and thrill, which ruined it for me. Perhaps a strong point, though I am not sure if it is intentional (not that it makes a difference), was that each letter seemed to have its own voice. Some letters were interesting to think about.
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