zareenj's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual harassment, Body horror, Mass/school shootings, Sexual content, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Car accident, and Cursing
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Rape
thedisabledreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Cursing, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
sydapel's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Probably my favorite short story collection yet?? Kirby's writing is striking and immediate in a way that I don't often see, her characters messy and imperfect and yearning in a way that's so assuring. Favorites included "Shit Cassandra Saw..." "Mt Adams at Mar Vista" "Midwestern Girl is tired of Appearing in your Story Stories" and "Mary Read is a Cross Dressing Pirate"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Self harm, Rape, and War
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