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rojulian's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lizmarquette's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Child abuse, Death, Incest, and Murder
sasha_is_reading's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
thebobsphere's review
3.0
One day I will fully appreciate short stories again.
This was not that day.
This was not that day.
btpbookclub's review
4.0
This is a short read at just under 130 pages but includes twelve short stories within it each about imperfect families, relationships & lives. Each story is different and unique. Some are raw and emotional while others are mysterious, about death, divorce or broken relationships. It is beautifully translated and a good read, something different. I really enjoyed it. A great variety of stories that are not aimed at everyday normal families. Some stories are longer than others and some I wanted to learn more about. A well deserved four stars from me. Highly recommend.
blackrainbows's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
A series of short stories where the main theme is dysfunctional families. Throughout the book I kept looking for something else to connect the stories, but I guess this was just it.
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Child death
violetviva's review
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
brockemsockemrobot's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5