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bellehooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
yogarshi's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful collection of short stories, featuring a diverse array of interesting female characters -- I read this one a story at a time over the second half of 2020 and each story was captivating, highlighting the strength of Munro's writing across three decades.
san_dra's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness and Fire/Fire injury
novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
5 STARS
A great collection of short stories written by Munro from 1968 to 1994.
A great collection of short stories written by Munro from 1968 to 1994.
ckirkhart's review against another edition
5.0
I've read the occasional Alice Munro story in the past, but this is the first large compilation I have read. With each story I became more and more impressed with her ability. She gives such a subtle complexity to her characters, most of whom live more or less ordinary lives. She alludes to intricate, deep emotions without ever spelling them out to her reader or lapsing into sentimentality. I can't wait to start the reading through all of her original collections, discovering more work and revisiting all of the stories in this compilation.
amelia555's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first Alice Munro book and I'm convinced it won't be the last.
Munro's leading characters are always women and they are always teachers/writers/bookstore owners/librarians - that may be another reason why I became so fond of her writing:) In (almost) every story the leading lady goes down the memory lane and recalling something from her past, something that's following her, something that caused her to live like she lives. Very often it's somehting to do about the relationships with one of the parents.
Munro is not straightforward when it comes to big revelations, she gives clues so the reader can interpret some things as he wishes. There's almost always this little mystery around the leading character thanks to those innuendos. My main impression from this book is that her stories feel so personal, intimate. It can even make you feel a little uncomfortable that you, I mean, she digged so deep and showed you what wasa there.
My most favorite stories from these particular book are Something I've been meaning to tell you, Royal beatings, The moons of Jupiter, Miles City, Montana; White dump, Carried away, Vandals.
Munro's leading characters are always women and they are always teachers/writers/bookstore owners/librarians - that may be another reason why I became so fond of her writing:) In (almost) every story the leading lady goes down the memory lane and recalling something from her past, something that's following her, something that caused her to live like she lives. Very often it's somehting to do about the relationships with one of the parents.
Munro is not straightforward when it comes to big revelations, she gives clues so the reader can interpret some things as he wishes. There's almost always this little mystery around the leading character thanks to those innuendos. My main impression from this book is that her stories feel so personal, intimate. It can even make you feel a little uncomfortable that you, I mean, she digged so deep and showed you what wasa there.
My most favorite stories from these particular book are Something I've been meaning to tell you, Royal beatings, The moons of Jupiter, Miles City, Montana; White dump, Carried away, Vandals.