jackiejoyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
4.5
cartermon4's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: War and Sexual assault
Minor: Police brutality, Lesbophobia, and Grief
hereistheend's review against another edition
4.0
short stories on humanness and immigration. love how length and topics differed, from a complex story of femininity and trauma, to a quick portrait of a man who eats hot pockets. very good.
makealongstorycourt's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.25
I love Roxane Gay’s writing. I’m not a big fan of short story collections, even though this one did have interwoven characters. Theme of cognitive dissonance between loving one’s country and despising it for the lack of opportunities it offers.
pgb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
d_f's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
4.5
novelistdienne's review against another edition
5.0
So many stories that are relatable. It's been a long time since a book made me cry and laugh.
tmfletcher's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
5.0
It is so good that it would be impossible to pick a favorite story from it.