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katam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
kaylyncatherine's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Mental illness
Minor: Addiction and Sexual assault
f_amiliar_happine_ss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The first story had me hooked; living a thankless life as a dad with adult kids. I've seen a few books discussing how thankless parenting is for mothers, especially during the pandemic when mothers were expected to take care of the children, house, finances, etc. It was interesting to read this from the fathers perspective, though every chapter touches on different topics.
Each chapter was a brisk read, just enough written to explain the situation and its impact, simple and swift. Unique characters each navigating a complicated and/or emotional situation.
Would've been a five star but this collection left me feeling... something. Lackluster? Idk, maybe that's just how short story collections go. I also read The Girls by this author, which I rated four stars too, so maybe Emma Cline is just a four star author for me, who knows.
Would recommend to those diversifying their reading taste, I'm looking forward to picking up more short story collections and books describing turmoil within the human experience.
Minor: Addiction and Infidelity
memegi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
melissathejan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, and Drug abuse
saraoona's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Mental illness
kathalura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship