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What We Talk About When We Talk About Love: Stories by Raymond Carver
2 reviews
lghrndn's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Bleak, misogynistic, violent, hopeless. Almost entirely devoid of any human connection. I guess I don't relate to middle-aged alcoholic men? Why Don't You Dance, The Bath, and the title story were the least insufferable.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
cameeroo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Grief
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