A review by passionyoungwrites
Miss Muriel and Other Stories by Ann Petry

funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

The topics were sometimes nothing related to the titles which I found weird. A few stories were narrated by an “unnamed girl” where she explored life of her family’s drugstore business and the stories expand from her childhood into adulthood. Others include and angry man, a man going to find the woman he loves, parenting woes, a child and her imaginary friend, a drummer reminiscing while on set, and an exhumation gone wrong.

And honestly, I only liked 8/13. Now that’s not to say they were bad but some of the meanings weren’t extremely clear. 

Though, it’s still #readannpetry , so far I think I enjoy her novels the most.