caseythecanadianlesbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I'd forgotten how much I liked Kristyn Dunnion's writing. This is a great collection of short stories, mostly realist but a few with a speculative edge. All the characters are outcasts or misfits of some sort. A young homeless guy whose boyfriend disappears after their latest con. A rockabilly butch nurse whose longterm partner has left her. A street sex worker sharing the tricks of her trade. An elderly woman living with schizophrenia. Amazing grasp of character and punchy, visceral writing. It's incredible to see the range of different characters Dunnion disappears into, especially in the span of a short story.
readingrainbot's review
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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