A review by vivakresh
Birds of America by Lorrie Moore

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

An astonishing collection. The language, the writing, the characters, the plots, the settings, the pacing, all so perfectly crafted. My only complaint is that these stories felt almost too polished, in that late ‘90s overworkshopped vibe. But again and again I finished reading a story with a sigh—amazed at the virtuoso performance of the writer.