cpenny124's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
This collection was wonderful (most of the time). I loved some stories more than others. Some of them dragged on, and others left me thinking for days after reading them. My favorites would probably be "Pictures of the Ice" (a story about different degrees of Christianity, alcoholism, and hypocrisy, with one of the most tragic, beautiful endings ever), "Hold Me Fast, Don't Let Me Pass" which unwinds identity, loss, and empathy, and "Differently" which explores regret, betrayal through multiple relationships both platonic and romantic, and female friendship.
bs_a's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ellachase's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
marysienka_'s review against another edition
2.0
no nie skończyłam, ale się nie dało. próbowałam i doszłam mocno za połowę... ale nie.
axelsmarin's review against another edition
4.0
Historias de mujeres, sus emociones, sus inquietudes, sus amores y sus miedos. Munro deja saber mucho a través de los detalles de sus personajes más que de sus tramas, y te sientes profundamente identificada con muchas de ellas. Lo cual deja ver lo reales que son.
username_1234_'s review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gr33nb00ks's review against another edition
5.0
Finally got a chance to read some Alice Munro and wow, she did NOT disappoint! This is an amazing collection of short stories, the writing is so beautiful and flowy, that I feel I could read these stories constantly. I can see why Atwood called this a must-read. Tose ladies are sure doing the Canadian book-lovers proud!