jodisy's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cmacso's review
3.0
I was really looking forward to this book of stories, but it left me wanting something a bit more substantial. Many stories felt unfinished at times. I liked the writing style and voice.
winnreads's review
3.0
"Lust" and "The Knot" were my favorites. Overall, it's a sad book but poignant in its sadness.
catsrgray's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness
h2oetry's review
4.0
Minot’s short glimpses into the interactions of those seeking love, connection, lust, wantedness, desire and other [dis]affections is written very well.
Of course along with those descriptions it is expected to contain the sadness, emptiness, joy, heartbreak, longing, discontent, carelessness, etc that many of us have gone through. Those holding on blindedly, those holding on knowingly. It’s sad, it’s true, it’s familiar. The feelings evoked in the writing are a bit discomfiting, but confronting the same is perhaps an important step in overcoming difficulties within oneself or within the created universe of interpersonal communication.
Of course along with those descriptions it is expected to contain the sadness, emptiness, joy, heartbreak, longing, discontent, carelessness, etc that many of us have gone through. Those holding on blindedly, those holding on knowingly. It’s sad, it’s true, it’s familiar. The feelings evoked in the writing are a bit discomfiting, but confronting the same is perhaps an important step in overcoming difficulties within oneself or within the created universe of interpersonal communication.
franchescanado's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
- 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? Yes
5.0
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