A review by katherineloder
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A beautifully written short story collection with very dark/unsettling themes. Some of the stories are a little more plodding than others, but the better stories were VERY captivating.
Personal favourites:
  • Gazebo
  • The Bath
  • Tell The Women We're Going
  • Popular Mechanics