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beccaellison17's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
this book is just all violenceĀ
i really hate the way he writes r
this book is so sinisterĀ
i really hate the way he writes r
this book is so sinisterĀ
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Alcoholism, Death, Physical abuse, and Rape
extreme violence against women in ever single storystoryeatsmybrain's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship
realslimschaefy's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was the first of Raymond Carverās fiction I had read, and I went into it with high expectations that were not met. I see the lure of this collection and the vignettesā being dropped into someoneās world, then quickly removed without being able to ask any questions or understand the full context. However, Carverās writing to me was very dry and to-the-point, which I know many people appreciate; but, I am someone who likes more flowery and prosaic writing, so this felt dull and a bit boring for my tastes. Some of the stories have shock value, but most are nothing absolutely wild that you couldnāt find (although two endings made me feel absolutely sick!), with greater emotional detail, in other works.Ā
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Violence, and Toxic relationship
katecuthbert's review
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
Minor: Misogyny and Suicidal thoughts
jadecsc's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Violence, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
lghrndn's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Bleak, misogynistic, violent, hopeless. Almost entirely devoid of any human connection. I guess I don't relate to middle-aged alcoholic men? Why Don't You Dance, The Bath, and the title story were the least insufferable.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Murder, Sexism, Stalking, and Violence
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