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breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vicanarc_'s review against another edition
Non sono riuscita a leggere tutte le storie.
Non ho trovato un filo, uno scopo, un colpo di scena o una suggestione.
Leggevo ma superavo la pagina e non mi restava nulla in testa perché nulla succedeva in quella pagina.
Questo libro non mi lascia assolutamente nulla
Non ho trovato un filo, uno scopo, un colpo di scena o una suggestione.
Leggevo ma superavo la pagina e non mi restava nulla in testa perché nulla succedeva in quella pagina.
Questo libro non mi lascia assolutamente nulla
aaronj's review against another edition
5.0
3.5 stars. This collection has 4 newer stories, along with previously collected essays and poems, including the excellent essay on inspiration, "Fires".
lenabrary's review against another edition
3.0
After reading this collection, I can definitely see why everyone recommends that short story writers should read Carver. His writing style is beautifully simple and succinct, yet carries an emotional punch.
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