n4444's review against another edition
its a collection of short stories which i didnt realize, first story is the books title, would have been interested in 300 pages of that. but the rest of these short stories are set to today and i just cant read about anxious people replying to emails and overthinking their reply to an invite x
lola425's review against another edition
4.0
I think The Breeze from this collection may be one of my favorite short stories ever. It captures something about relationships, how we make choices everyday to navigate over the rough spots (or not) and how things can always be otherwise (or not). The rest of the stories are just as solid (The Dinner Party being another of my favorites), but The Breeze really resonated with me.
amberjackonski's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ronnief's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Short stories. Every story is tonally different.
<Spoiler> One of them seems to be told in segments rearranged order.
<Spoiler> One of them seems to be told in segments rearranged order.
greenblue22's review against another edition
4.0
If you love Joshua Ferris, you'll love this collection.
billyfasig's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
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
1.5
lisagray68's review against another edition
3.0
I’m really not a short story person & I have no idea why I put this on my list. Writing is great, I just find short stories unsatisfying!
cherylcheng00's review against another edition
4.0
What was wrong with me? Here's what I feared would happen one day. After a lifetime spent in a hurry, I'd wake up and realize that there was never any destination, life was all tour, and in a paradox beyond comprehension, some more real destination would be revealed, one I could never have dreamed of, and at last I'd see that I had come in dead last. 209