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A review by dromedaryreader
Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Prospectors: Interesting story, but the backstories of the characters were too vague. The plot didn't seem very original and the ending felt rushed. 2/5
The Bad Graft: One of my favorites. Very original concept, characters with flaws, great imagery. I loved this story. 5/5
Bog Girl: A Romance: This was okay, but it felt too fantastical for me. Not the ending, but the reactions of everyone around them. 3/5
Madame Bovary's Greyhound: Heartbreaking/warming story about a dog's love and loyalty, and a lack of it. 4/5
The Tornado Auction: Although it wasn't my favorite story it was by far the most original and had a great concept. I just didn't feel much for the characters. 4.5/5
Black Corfu: This one was interesting and well done, with a twist ending, but not my type of story. 3.5/5
The Gondoliers: My least favorite. Felt both slow paced and poorly organized. Wasn't satisfied by the ending. 1/5
Orange World: I really liked this story and it had a nice resolution. A feel-good ending. Still, not my favorite or very original. 3.5/5
The Bad Graft: One of my favorites. Very original concept, characters with flaws, great imagery. I loved this story. 5/5
Bog Girl: A Romance: This was okay, but it felt too fantastical for me. Not the ending, but the reactions of everyone around them. 3/5
Madame Bovary's Greyhound: Heartbreaking/warming story about a dog's love and loyalty, and a lack of it. 4/5
The Tornado Auction: Although it wasn't my favorite story it was by far the most original and had a great concept. I just didn't feel much for the characters. 4.5/5
Black Corfu: This one was interesting and well done, with a twist ending, but not my type of story. 3.5/5
The Gondoliers: My least favorite. Felt both slow paced and poorly organized. Wasn't satisfied by the ending. 1/5
Orange World: I really liked this story and it had a nice resolution. A feel-good ending. Still, not my favorite or very original. 3.5/5