meghan_is_reading's review against another edition
I wasn't sure 1/4 of the way in but it totally got me through to the end (once I figured out all these Pauls are connected of course)
spinesinaline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Really enjoyed this one, it's sad but I like sad.
I can’t remember where I first heard about this one but I was so intrigued by the title and blurb. It’s a quirky little collection and I loved it.
Where the first book follows a community falling apart in the face of some big decisions, this short story collection is aimed more at 20- and 30-year-olds facing the sadness of everyday life. It’s a little bleak with some hope as the characters, oh so many Pauls, try to navigate work and family and relationships, quite ordinary things that still make for a powerful collection.
I also loved that it’s set in Ontario and while not every story is set in the big city of Toronto, it made me very nostalgic being able to recognize the different settings. I think this is one I’d like to reread to really pick up on all the connections between each story, though each works individually.
I can’t remember where I first heard about this one but I was so intrigued by the title and blurb. It’s a quirky little collection and I loved it.
Where the first book follows a community falling apart in the face of some big decisions, this short story collection is aimed more at 20- and 30-year-olds facing the sadness of everyday life. It’s a little bleak with some hope as the characters, oh so many Pauls, try to navigate work and family and relationships, quite ordinary things that still make for a powerful collection.
I also loved that it’s set in Ontario and while not every story is set in the big city of Toronto, it made me very nostalgic being able to recognize the different settings. I think this is one I’d like to reread to really pick up on all the connections between each story, though each works individually.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Death and Death of parent
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