marcelabrina's review against another edition
5.0
I still can't believe the brillance of "Cathedral." Stunning, and my favorite Carver story.
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
2.0
Each story in this collection is a reminder of how relentlessly self-absorbed we humans usually are. I found it to be bleak and rather depressing.
dkai's review against another edition
4.0
High four stars. Really liked these stories, would like more time to sit with them, but the library calls. Variety, avoiding tropes, interesting characters, just enough scenery.
writermattphillips's review against another edition
5.0
The best book of short stories I've read... only Sherman Alexie comes close (IMO).
ipb1's review against another edition
4.0
Nothing much happens in a Carver short story. You have been warned. Brilliant, though.
verity_lilolia's review against another edition
A masterful storyteller of the overlooked side of our lives - the everyday.
heath_gomez's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rachel_the_managing_editor's review against another edition
4.0
Not what I'd typically read these days, but man. Carver can sure draw a character. Economical as hell, too.
cdlindwall's review against another edition
3.0
Frustrating if you do not take the time to go back and understand the underlying meanings and nuances of Carver's simplistic masculine style. I, usually, prefer longer, more eloquent writing, however, especially for the desolate, lost characters of Carver's stories, this writing style portrays their lack of life in a way I came to appreciate.