A review by daffypeach
Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls: Stories by Alissa Nutting

dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I love anthologies, but I cannot say this book will stick with me after reading. Most of the stories are interesting, sure, but there feels like something is missing that you can’t quite find. I felt like stories were meant to have a deeper meaning, but finding where that could be was challenging, even more so with the levels of absurdism so high. 

I would recommend it as a quick read, with some fascinating stories. Especially for those wanting to dip their toes into some absurdist, strange, slightly experimental literature with little commitment. 
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