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laurataylor's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
nicolehm_'s review
4.0
One of the most important things to a short story collection is how well the first story grabs you and this one had me.
The stories ranged from the anxiety of motherhood, to sci-fi that emulates todays conspiracies around the effects of 5G, to the power of language.
Rebecca Miller perfectly balanced beautiful prose with engaging plot lines that leave you pondering over the stories for hours after.
If you enjoyed Cursed Bunny (Bora Chung), Homesick For Another World (Ottessa Moshfegh), or Life Ceremony (Sayaka Murata), I think you will also enjoy this.
The stories ranged from the anxiety of motherhood, to sci-fi that emulates todays conspiracies around the effects of 5G, to the power of language.
Rebecca Miller perfectly balanced beautiful prose with engaging plot lines that leave you pondering over the stories for hours after.
If you enjoyed Cursed Bunny (Bora Chung), Homesick For Another World (Ottessa Moshfegh), or Life Ceremony (Sayaka Murata), I think you will also enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Drug use