A review by sunrays118
Can't and Won't: Stories by Lydia Davis

2.0

I can't and won't write a good review for this. It was lazy. It was predictable and yet said nothing. It was trite and conceited. The author had the audacity to interlace Flaubert's writing as if to imply we should compare the two. It is an easy comparison. Flaubert's writing is smooth and engaging. Davis' writing is shit. It's lopsided and uneven, it is poorly paced and arrogant. There is not an original thought in this entire collection.

I am generously awarding this two stars because one of the very short exerpts I found decent.

I do not suggest this book to anyone. If you are trapped on an island, use this for kindling.