fassinated's review
3.0
Skipped some stories so I'm not sure what to think about this except that it didn't hold my attention.
iiriss's review
fast-paced
3.0
The first essay and the last essay are the best. Others are just okay.
ragnatela's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-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
4.5
lukas_reich's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
booksinbedinthornhill's review
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
These stories are so well-honed. Quite a lot of darkness, but leavened by humour.
venusinaries's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.75
Great read.
sanmeow's review
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
a collection of short stories / vignettes, mostly focusing on the experience of being a woman, the difficulties of motherhood, and marriage. i feel like this was just alright. the writing style is nice and amusing at times. my favorites are the title story and the last story, but to be honest the rest felt too repetitive for me. it's a good collection for sure, just not my taste.