monicatdwyer's review against another edition
3.0
Idk I’m conflicted. I’ve never read a book of short stories so idk what I was expecting/ how I should feel. But his writing is sooooo good so yeah three stars
laurenpinson's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved this collection of short stories. What grabbed me most was getting a better idea of Eugenides personal experiences through seeing those repeated as places, characters, occupations and more in the stories.
drx's review against another edition
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jackolidus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Disturbing at times. The characters he chooses to protest are consistently outside his demographic. Which would not necessarily be a problem if he didn’t do it in such a weird way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
mokey4's review against another edition
I only read the first 3 stories in this book, and was starting the 4th when it was due at the library. Since there were holds on it I could not renew it, but it came as something of a relief because I did not really feel like finishing the book. I'm sure I would have if it didn't cost me anything, but it wasn't worth 25 cents per day.
I sort of enjoyed the stories I read, but they did not leave me wanting for more.
I sort of enjoyed the stories I read, but they did not leave me wanting for more.
gl_mrtnl's review against another edition
4.0
Jeffrey Eugenides' writing is my jam. I couldn't help but think how Irvine Welsh would describe someone (literally) f#@%ing a watermelon, and the contrast of how delicately Eugenides talks of topics of any kind instead. The story of Doctor Luce was a pleasant surprise and Middlesex reference.
marisacarpico's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’ll read anything Eugenides writes, but this did reaffirm why I don’t care for short stories. Feels especially passé now in that literary boomer male way. (He’s probably Gen X, but you get what I’m saying.)
katiedevlin's review against another edition
3.0
Why does he keep trying to make me care about Mitchell and his adventures, I DON'T.
naj_reads_booksssss_16's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0