Reviews

House Gone Quiet: Stories by Kelsey Norris

kendra_kendra's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

ranjkrish88's review

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

andy5185's review

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This is an amazing collection of short stories. Superbly written, each one transported me to a completely different place. They are so good that once I finished one I couldn't wait to read the next. Kelsey Norris is definitely now on my list of authors to follow. 

mannapanda's review

reflective medium-paced

3.25

jei_alexander's review

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jennareadsbooks's review

emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 House Gone Quiet by Kelsey Norris was one of my most anticipated books this year and it delivers! This short story collection comes out on October 17 from @scribnerbooks. Every story in this collection is a hit. These stories have so much range, from unsettling magical realism to outrageous satire. I’m always in awe of writers who can create so many distinct worlds - each story strongly stands on its own. Some of my favorites were about a support group for runners who have found dead bodies, a town that takes down a Confederate monument and allows residents to take turns on its empty pedestal, and a boy that drinks seawater that is full of stars. My emotions varied with the stories, from deep melancholy to cackling at the absurd. On top of the creativity and variety of the stories, this collection gleams with shimmering prose and sharp observations of human nature. This book is not to be missed - a standout for me this year. Can’t recommend highly enough!