pq_bkclb's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Some of the stories were hard to follow because if her style of writing and others were really intriguing.
nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
salmonread's review against another edition
5.0
2023 Book Riot Read Harder challenges #2 - Read one of your favorite author’s favorite books & #21 - Read a book of short stories
smrod's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
goddamn this book is so fucking beautiful but so so so sad. incredible prose.
kaileycool's review
5.0
Read for In Brief book club at City Lit. Loved, loved these stories. The feeling of "La Vie en Rose." I want to live in that story.
marcia_arguelles's review
4.0
This was so much fun! Felt like watching a comedy sketch! Finally a short story collection that I had to read for uni that I actually enjoyed!!
cattray's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5