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skello's review
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Addiction
ursovrmne's review
3.0
i definitely preferred her second book of short stories, i think i was more intrigued by them. this as a first book is SO good tho like Erskine's writing is so human?? idk. but i love it. i really enjoyed the first story, as well as the titular sweet home, and last supper.
rcthomasthings's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
babayagabooks's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gorecki's review against another edition
4.0
Wendy, when is your next book out?!
Highlights: Inakeen, Locksmiths, Last Supper, Lady and Dog, The Soul Has No Skin
Highlights: Inakeen, Locksmiths, Last Supper, Lady and Dog, The Soul Has No Skin
sooze96's review
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best short story collections I've read! As someone who grew up in East Belfast I thought that each story was so keenly observed and felt very Belfast. Wendy Erskine managed to capture an air of tension through many of the stories in this collection, whilst also often showcasing the humour that reminds me of home. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for their next collection of short stories to dig into.
rcampbell's review
challenging
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5