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lukealexdoyle's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
MacLeod's stories show little in common with one another, aside from some very particular Nova Scotian references. His collections never run dull, always providing a new tone in each story. Reflections is a heavy theme throughout this collection of stories, but, once again, never presented in the same way twice. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys reflective works on some of the unpleasant everyday emotions.
lanaathom's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
fienterest's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The author can empathize well with the characters in each story, it is amazing how he can make them so natural.
It also always rubs a bit, a bit edgy, sometimes absurd, sometimes funny, always something to think about and often recognizable situations.
It also always rubs a bit, a bit edgy, sometimes absurd, sometimes funny, always something to think about and often recognizable situations.
megbklyn's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn’t put this book down. Each story was consuming and tender in their own, but similar, ways. He explores longing, loneliness, desire, and stillness and will remind you that none of us are really different from anyone else. MacLeod does an incredible job of capturing the intimate experiences that make us human.
jstor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
jumbleread's review against another edition
4.0
Thoughtful and entertaining stories. I think he is a fantastic storyteller and writer.
robmoldad's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.75