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New Teeth: Stories by Simon Rich

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reibr3ad's review against another edition

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funny

4.0

jcpdiesel21's review against another edition

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4.0

Often laugh out loud funny. I love a short story collection that isn't afraid of getting weird, and Rich's tales dabble in the strange quite humorously. My favorite of the bunch, "The Big Nap," combines noir and a toddler's point of view with extremely amusing results. There are a couple of stories that didn't quite work for me, but I still admire the creativity and ambition present in those big swings.

chaifanatic18's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

jennguare's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

alibi313's review against another edition

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5.0

Rarely does a short story collection get top marks from me, as quality of individual pieces can vary. However, this book is uniformly great, with stories that made me laugh out loud as well as tear up. Terrific writing!