teainthelibrary's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mhprince21's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
chapman's review against another edition
4.0
A moving story, beautifully read by Wilson Cruz, this tale is matter of fact and honest. I think the subject matter wouldn't work as well if it was treated any other way. A glimpse of how people get through life the best they can and make mistakes and make the best of it.
Filled with hope, especially the final part.
Filled with hope, especially the final part.
editrix's review against another edition
This was just what I expected (gorgeous, hard, true) and also a surprise. It’s worth two reads.
booking_along's review
2.0
not for me.
this felt disconnected and disjointed even for a short story and it didn’t do or tell or show me anything that i could say: okay that’s why this story should be read.
this felt disconnected and disjointed even for a short story and it didn’t do or tell or show me anything that i could say: okay that’s why this story should be read.
sobertyger's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t much care for this one. The main character was soulless and self-centered, and the story went nowhere. The writing wasn’t bad.
verityw's review against another edition
2.0
This currency series of shorts is a fascinating look at wealth, various relationships and transactions and transactional relationships. This one is about an artist and his road to his career and success.
xhu's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
helloroci's review
5.0
This was a phenomenal read. I felt so seen by this story’s narrator and found this story just YELLED truth after truth after truth. About white people, white liberals, queer culture, commodification of art. Best short story I’ve read in years and I’m a lover of short stories. I desperately need more Justin Torres in my life.