A review by freewaygods
The Rainbow Stories by William T. Vollmann

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The stories vary in style and merit. Overall, Vollmann presents a stylish and almost sui generis collection of the Bay. I have to say it might be hard for someone who doesn’t have a connection to that part of California to get much out of this, but the prose can at times be worth it on its own.