embri8's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
jonathan_lee_b's review against another edition
5.0
The Ice Cream Man and Other Stories is popping candy.
kingkarl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
robothistorian's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lilbalzac's review against another edition
4.0
SAM PINK!
Is it sad that controversy is good for exposure? At any rate, I found out about Sam Pink after reading about the FUCCBOI drama that I’m still largely unsure about. On the one hand, I do strongly believe that you can “steal” someone’s style, someone’s stories and their likeness in general. But I also think that we are all made up of the stories we read and influenced the world around us so are we all just not stealing from each other? I guess it’s similar to the Cat Person dilemma which also left me confused (as we all should be).
Anyway, i’m excited to be more Sam Pink because I feel like he portrays the working class in a way that’s actually reflective of the real people in the world. There’s no pandering there’s no overly political messaging, it’s just what it is. I like that and it feels worthwhile and entertaining and real. I’ll be reading more :)
Is it sad that controversy is good for exposure? At any rate, I found out about Sam Pink after reading about the FUCCBOI drama that I’m still largely unsure about. On the one hand, I do strongly believe that you can “steal” someone’s style, someone’s stories and their likeness in general. But I also think that we are all made up of the stories we read and influenced the world around us so are we all just not stealing from each other? I guess it’s similar to the Cat Person dilemma which also left me confused (as we all should be).
Anyway, i’m excited to be more Sam Pink because I feel like he portrays the working class in a way that’s actually reflective of the real people in the world. There’s no pandering there’s no overly political messaging, it’s just what it is. I like that and it feels worthwhile and entertaining and real. I’ll be reading more :)
tyler_j's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
Technically my average rating for the 13 stories is 3.31 meaning I would normally give it 3.25 stars on here but that doesn't feel right. (actually the 3 on GR didn't feel right lol) These made me think, terrified me, were weird and idk what to say really but i'm bumping it up to a 3.5. Feels right.
I enjoyed it over-all. Glad I read it.
I enjoyed it over-all. Glad I read it.
kmk182's review against another edition
2.0
The stories within are interesting in a nihilist way. The collection is dominated by inner thoughts of various characters. However, in the end I just felt like I was listening to someone complain and most of the stories don’t really end as much as burn out.
discordantpages's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5