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elineedsmoreshelves's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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laurapoulosky's review
4.0
I was very impressed by this collection of connected short stories. I felt like I got to know these unique characters well. The writing is lively and often made me chuckle, especially during the story narrated by one of many college guys infatuated with large crucifix-wearing Estelle.
ju1ieta's review
4.25
for yyww
when trying to return home (the story) was a slice of perfection. last saints and fevers were memorable. the rest were good but less good, in my opinion.
& jennifer mccauley’s utter devotion to her work is admirable. i genuinely didn’t even think about how her characters might be “villains” were the story told slightly differently. kudos to that.
when trying to return home (the story) was a slice of perfection. last saints and fevers were memorable. the rest were good but less good, in my opinion.
& jennifer mccauley’s utter devotion to her work is admirable. i genuinely didn’t even think about how her characters might be “villains” were the story told slightly differently. kudos to that.
capecod11's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thepetitepunk's review
3.0
Thank you Libro.fm for the ALC!
This was alright. However, it suffered from the thing that most short story collections are vulnerable to, which is the fact that not all stories were equally likable. I loved the first story or two, but then afterwards, it became quite difficult for me to finish this as I lost interest. I found myself listening to the audiobook only to finish it without being fully engaged.
This was alright. However, it suffered from the thing that most short story collections are vulnerable to, which is the fact that not all stories were equally likable. I loved the first story or two, but then afterwards, it became quite difficult for me to finish this as I lost interest. I found myself listening to the audiobook only to finish it without being fully engaged.
15ash's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ukponge's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility
sachahart_logan's review
dark
reflective
sad
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
3.75
shannanh's review
3.0
Several short stories about different people in different stages and life circumstances. some of the stories were enjoyable, others were so so. I had the audio book version, and I really did enjoy the narrator. They did such an enjoyable job.
I received a copy of the book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.
I received a copy of the book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.