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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
I think I enjoyed all of the stories individually, but the ones I read together in one sitting kind of blur and bleed into each other
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gripping. A true page-turner about people on the edge of sadness, perversion, exploitation, and power. Really, really good.
I kind of feel like I just got punched in the face, rather than like I just read a book.
The first two stories were so grim and depressing, it took me 10 days to read the first one, and I couldn't even finish the second one. Well-written, I suppose, but not my cup of tea.
Visceral and sometimes twisted, but more often probingly truthful and aesthetically satisfying. Mary Gaitskill can sure write a short story.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Perfect little windows into weird and wonderful lives.
Gritty, dirty, sexy, and wonderful. Gaitskill gets that love isn't always pretty.