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soupyreads's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
crafty_crow's review
2.0
What He's Poised to Do is a collection of short stories, or letters, that various characters write, focused on common themes of love and loss.
I didn't find it particularly moving or exciting. None of the stories are particularly memorable, nor did I connect with any particular character.
An okay read, but not a collection of stories that I'd read again.
I didn't find it particularly moving or exciting. None of the stories are particularly memorable, nor did I connect with any particular character.
An okay read, but not a collection of stories that I'd read again.
cstefko's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best short story collections I've read. Some of the stories are unexpected, but they never feel unrealistic. I can't wait to reread this and go into more detail.
ehersheyiv's review against another edition
3.0
The opener and title story is not this book's best. "What We Believe But Cannot Praise" towards the end, finally redeems it, but barely. Somehow the rhythm and flavor of this book makes me envy the illiterate a little.
kfan's review
Didn't grab me this time around, I'll try again later. The stuff he had in that compilation Jez did was killer, so I want to dig into his work more.
teachmke's review against another edition
2.0
I usually don't read short stories because I tend to crave more from them, but with these stories I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters. I think the author was trying to make a connection between love and relationships, his writing was beautiful at times but jumbled at others, as if he was really trying to get artsy with his words. I also don't like when the narrator of the story addresses the reader as if they are a part of the story. I don't want to feel like one of the characters - I want to read about someone else!
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