bellabaff's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
violet97's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
princesspearl's review
3.0
i like his writing style a lot, but wasn’t totally satisfied with many of the endings
blue_charlesss's review
4.0
Maybe more of 3.5, but there's an undeniable refinement to the writing here and the stories are creative, sharp, and poignant. Enjoyed a few stories more than others, but that's normal in a short story collection.
dithaonth's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
lauraportalupi's review
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Terminal illness and Car accident
omardfoda's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
anthonyk's review
5.0
me: i want to read more short story collections
book: "the first time I smoked crack cocaine"
me: say no more
favs: audition, last meal at whole foods, metaphor of the falling cat, a,s,d,f
book: "the first time I smoked crack cocaine"
me: say no more
favs: audition, last meal at whole foods, metaphor of the falling cat, a,s,d,f