A review by randi_jo
Self-Portrait with Ghost by Meng Jin

emotional mysterious reflective slow-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

4.25

Great stories! The ones with the touches of magical realism were great, but the litfic focused ones were so, so good that I kinda wish more of the stories had been focused on litfic. My favorites were: 'Phillip is Dead', 'Self-Portrait with Ghost', and 'In the Event'. Sadly 'The Odd Women' was my least favorite and it had the misfortune of being not only the longest story, but the final story that led me to try and slog through the last of the book, leaving me feeling less than super happy with the entire experience.