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kristalc8's review
4.5
REVIEW HAS SPOILERS
My fav short stories were:
Tortillas burning
Eat the mouth that feeds
Mysterious bodies
Lumberjack mom
These stories definitely spoke to my mommy issues but goddamn. The generational trauma embedded into the really gothic and sci-fi storytelling was amazing. I feel like those stories were very similar to the writing style of Carmen Machado.
I think that if you aren’t willing to dig for the metaphors or don’t have a cultural connection (or willing to open yourself up to immersing yourself into someone else’s culture) you will find the writing “weird” and dismiss it as overdone and confusing. However, I found it to be incredibly thought provoking and unique — kept me going!
My fav short stories were:
Tortillas burning
Eat the mouth that feeds
Mysterious bodies
Lumberjack mom
These stories definitely spoke to my mommy issues but goddamn. The generational trauma embedded into the really gothic and sci-fi storytelling was amazing. I feel like those stories were very similar to the writing style of Carmen Machado.
I think that if you aren’t willing to dig for the metaphors or don’t have a cultural connection (or willing to open yourself up to immersing yourself into someone else’s culture) you will find the writing “weird” and dismiss it as overdone and confusing. However, I found it to be incredibly thought provoking and unique — kept me going!
natked's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
LUMBERJACK MOM 2/5
THE VICIOUS LADIES 3/5
EAT THE MOUTH THAT FEEDS YOU 3.5/5
MYSTERIOUS BODIES 2/5
CRYSTAL PALACE 2/5
TORTILLAS BURNING 4/5
SÁBADO GIGANTE 4/5
INI Y FATI 4.5/5
NEW FIRE SONGS 2/5
ME MUERO 3/5
This averages to 3 stars for the whole set. Probably my least favourite among short story collections I've read.
None of the stories made me feel anything and I think I can sum up my opinion about the book as:
1) these were certainly all words
2) if this author got a publishing deal... I can get a publishing deal
This averages to 3 stars for the whole set. Probably my least favourite among short story collections I've read.
None of the stories made me feel anything and I think I can sum up my opinion about the book as:
1) these were certainly all words
2) if this author got a publishing deal... I can get a publishing deal
gypsynyx91's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It kinda gave me Shirley Jackson and Mariana Enríquez vibes but less gothic atmosphere and more grounded grunge.
aimeereadsthebooks's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0