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nutfreenerd's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
poldy66's review
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
Dense, elliptical glimpses of New York inhabitants. Very little introspection. Most of the characters are seen from outside, like laboratory specimens. Some stories have no protagonists: for example, one story is an essayistic piece about fashion with no actual characters. A dry, cool narrative voice makes for an unusual but extremely rewarding collection.
rachelzilkey's review
3.0
I'll admit, I did lightly skim over some stories. I definitely enjoyed some more than others.
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