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bellep's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
proseviolette's review against another edition
The horror was too scary for me. I even tried to read during the daytime. I would leave this book for days at a time and still would have subconscious nightmares... pretty wild.
But Carmen Maria Machado is an inarguably talented writer. I think she writes metaphors better than any other writer I have come to know. I deeply appreciate Machado as a writer.
But Carmen Maria Machado is an inarguably talented writer. I think she writes metaphors better than any other writer I have come to know. I deeply appreciate Machado as a writer.
rinh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
hannahdilks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
veeky's review against another edition
4.0
As is often the case with short story collections, this one had some hits and some misses for me. But the hits resonated with me strongly so I'm still compelled to give this 4 stars. Favorite stories in the collection were "Inventory" and "Eight Bites".
cloverflux's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
cryingcowboy's review against another edition
4.0
Every tale delivered love and fear in my heart, lSomeone please put Mike Flanagan in contact with Carmen Maria Machado. I demand a miniseries.
sarahboudereads's review against another edition
2.0
Dnfed at 60% ; the short stories format is absolutely not for me. Rating based on my personal enjoyment, hence why it's low (I only liked the very first story).
zozosbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Super beautiful writing and descriptions that got lost in the storyline sometimes. Was never super satisfied with the endings.