The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
piworld's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
gnodmas's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andyreadsfantasy's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this book because I heard the writing was really good - and I agree. Great writing, but itās probably not for everyone. It reminded me of Jack Kerouac or Hemingway. Short simple sentences that have good flow.
Giving it 4 stars because some stories were 5 star worthy, but some were not.
Giving it 4 stars because some stories were 5 star worthy, but some were not.
alterlynx's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-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
marisatn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I started this short story collection in October 2021 and got about halfway through before I decided I hated. However, I never committed to DNFing it, so itās been in my bedside stack for years. Just picked it up again today and was totally hooked. Sad, slightly strange, sometimes violent, but always engaging.Ā
prosiaczekk's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jennydoesnotgetit's review against another edition
5.0
It is amazing how one small collection can offer so much while sticking to a consistent set of characters and a consistent style. Thereās comedy (e.g. āEmergencyā), terror (āTwo Menā), and sudden, beautiful transcendence (āWorkā). There are many surprising moments that, while unexpected, feel inevitable after the fact. Iām not sure how he does it. Nor am I succeeding in explaining what āitā is. Thereās magic here.
dcmr's review against another edition
2.0
All pose, little purpose. Not sure why this has such a cult following.
oedipamaas69's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Although a difficult read at times due to the heavy subject matter, I quite enjoyed this little book. It is a series of vignettes seen through a drug addled haze. My favorite story by far was "Emergency," a strange and quietly disarming story. It's also the funniest one in the collection. "Jesus' Son" was my first foray into Johnson's work, and now I'd like to read more by him.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Car accident, Medical content, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Abortion, and Addiction
goooooby's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5