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annoeing's review
1.0
Most boring book i've ever read - literally a collection of short stories about boring people doing boring things with boring little details about them. There is no plot or anything, just little random scenarios about nobodies.
st333phanie's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
wtb_michael's review
4.0
Sad and funny short stories, about people feeling powerless, making bad decisions or letting inertia lead them into bad situations. These are characters coping (poorly) with loss and failure. Somerville creates small moments that feel symbolic of whole lives - Hinterland, about a father and son's difficult relationship struck particularly close to the bone for me. Somerville has a particular gift for capturing the humour in disappointment and sadness - I'm really looking forward to whatever he does next.
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