A review by kaileehaong
The Lonesome Bodybuilder: Stories by Yukiko Motoya

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A very fun, very strange collection of short stories. Heavy on the magical realism, but with enough grounding you in reality to keep it interesting. Well-written, full characters who you grow to love despite their flaws. It’s a fast-paced read, and definitely one of the better magical-realism story collections I’ve read.