elliemcc11's review against another edition
3.0
I read three short stories in the bath tonight. They came from this book but were actually in a small gift sized book which came with the weekend newspaper a while back.
I'm not really a fan of short stories. I don't like that you don't get to engage with the characters. But, these stories did work and were all very good. My favourite was possibly The Cut Glass Bowl.
I'm not really a fan of short stories. I don't like that you don't get to engage with the characters. But, these stories did work and were all very good. My favourite was possibly The Cut Glass Bowl.
greenrain's review against another edition
4.0
Loved being able to just read a story during lunch. My favorite was "Head and Shoulders".
ladyofthelakes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
edboies's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to these on tape while working at a factory and wearing a hairnet.
jgwc54e5's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure it’s the same collection, mine had 45 stories in it. I enjoyed the writing especially the earlier stories, the Basil stories bored me, although the first one (the scandal detectives) was good. Mostly relationship stories in middle and upper classes so the characters were kinda dull after a while. Also the number of men obsessed with 16 and 17 yo girls is kinda disconcerting too!
venusarium's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
burialshroud's review against another edition
4.0
I've had this book for ages but can only just now say that I've read each and every story. I wish it had more in it because it was quite expensive at the time and there are omissions; stories that I've either read elsewhere or that I know of and haven't read. That said it's worth a go just for the quiet desperation and extreme hilarity of the Pat Hobby stories. Excruciating but highly entertaining.
sarahbotreads's review against another edition
5.0
Fitzgerald is one of my all-time favorites, and he does great with short stories as well as novels. "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" alone is worth the price of admission.
leeahsmestad's review against another edition
5.0
One of the BEST reads out there (well at least in my library). Cannot get enough of Fitzgerald's tales, his short stories are some of my favorite pieces of literature I've ever read. Great while in Paris eating french macaroon! :)
arielx's review against another edition
3.0
I have to read these again, but from what I remember they were good but didn't really stand out to me.