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Vivid writing

Excellent writing, good stories but compilations of short stories is not really my thing. I did enjoy the book but wanted more when each story ended.

reneoro's review against another edition

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5.0

En la profunda noche oscura del alma las licorerías y los bares están cerrados.

whittlebit's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

erboe501's review against another edition

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It took me awhile to get through these stories, because honestly many of them started to sound the same, or at least have the same rhythm. I did enjoy many of the stories and appreciated that they highlighted the perspectives of transcultural people from the US and South America. I think many of the stories were directly drawn from Berlin's life and experiences with alcoholism.

sophiesallade's review against another edition

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5.0

This book was the best thing I’ve read in years. A collection of short stories that is life changing. It’s about life, a whole life, all the good and the bad and the whole. It’s about raising a family, being an alcoholic, fighting for what you love through addiction. It’s about raw America, falling from affluence, poverty, drugs.. and at times it’s very hard to read. But every sentence is worth it. I truly cried deep sobs, and I laughed out loud and most importantly- I felt. It’s tender and scary and thoughtful and everyone should read this.
*I took little notes about each story after I was done reading, and it really helped me process everything.

Read half audio book/ half on paper.

allysonbogie's review against another edition

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5.0

Excellent book, with very compelling stories. I would highly recommend.

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