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goodjobjarrad's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
michaela_chen's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mipa_jt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rahamanyara's review against another edition
5.0
A great short story collection I keep rereading for comfort and entertainment. My favorite story is Mr. P and the wind
bike_mike's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
janet_haviland's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Great cast of narrators! Love McBride’s writing style, particularly the tales from The Bottom - moments were reminiscent of August Wilson. Poetic, dynamic.
anikav's review against another edition
5.0
The Christmas dance and the Mr P and the Wind were my favorite stories in this really good collection of stories.
hannahmoy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Very engaging and unique stories! They all had such rich ideas and really meaningful endings which were a bit unexpected. It kept you on your toes and had a good flow. My favourites were Buck Boy, Goat, The Christmas Dance and Mr P and the Wind. Buck Boy was so heartfelt and you really felt for the characters with an amazing ending. I loved the story of Goat and the ending changes everything and made me sit and wonder for a bit. The Christmas Dance is sad and bittersweet and Mr P and the Wind has great storytelling and world-building.
khorner23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
readingtreena's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0