dlight's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alcazarz's review against another edition
2.0
just a bit too exhausting, and not many of the stories drew me in
andrew649's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Short stories about mostly NZ women in various life situations
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
sarah_dietrich's review against another edition
4.0
The final story is a tough read, not for the faint-hearted.
tevreads's review against another edition
3.0
Winner of the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Award. ‘Bug Week’ by Akron Beautrais is a fascinating collection of short stories that explores the human condition and more specifically relationships. The stories are weird, whacky and confronting, a smorgasbord of stories that reminded me of George Saunders. I’ve always been interested in this book prize, novels that don’t seem to be talked about as much in the Australian markets, but Beautrais has certainly created a quality book that will be enjoyed by all audiences.
hasf1998's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Variety of different short stories, not all of them work for me; but the ones that hit; really are impactful
daisythorns's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
robert_deas's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
gommette's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Sexism and Infidelity