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caseytruglio's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
oliviaoliveranne's review against another edition
5.0
I'm just a sucker for short stories and for little weird stuff that make u think about life!
karmachamillionaire's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
julianananana's review against another edition
3.0
IT HURTS to rate this a 3 because I know it is loved by SO MANY PEOPLE. This book was on my TBR list for a long time and I so looked forward it, but the stories just did not hit for me. I loved the first (titular) story, the end was so unexpected and absolutely smacked me across the face. But after that, the stories lost my interest and most weren't super memorable (except for one later in the book with the drowning. That one I still think about).
I was hoping to love it, but it took me a while to get through!
I was hoping to love it, but it took me a while to get through!
jalensera's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
poopierobroby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
jthunderrr's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent short story collection. Moniz is an artist skilled at capturing the nuances of the human condition and relationships at all ages. Some really perceptive insights and stories that pull you in. Themes of family and absent/abusive parents, struggling relationships, friendships, all set against a humid Floridian backdrop. Can’t wait to read her next work!
emilywest21's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Listened while editing for work - would love to have a physical copy to annotate
jlp1501's review against another edition
3.5
I found it hard to get in to some of the stories, but I really enjoyed some of them. Overall a very good book!