nathalialvs 's review for:

What We Talk about When We Talk about Love by Raymond Carver

3.5

dark reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It is hard to rate a body of work like this because, although the quality is consistent through all the short stories, it is impossible not to pick favorites (Sacks, Mr. Coffee and Mr. Fixit and the last three were highlights for me). Most of them share themes as well (love and relationships, family, death, guilt) but the narrative voice and style is so similar between them that I feel like the pieces didn't stand out enough for me. Still an enjoyable read.