Reviews

Emergency by Kathleen Alcott

kimberlyf's review

5.0

a collection of stories that, i imagine, will only reveal more and get even better with each re-read

j_espere's review

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

nikkicik's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kaylahrodriguez's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

brookeoverbooked's review

emotional mysterious fast-paced

5.0

senatorcoconut's review

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

itsemilyshafer's review

adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Absolutely stunning writing. Language that surprises you and stories that make you think. Incredible. Lost me a bit on the last story but loved all the prior.

rachelengel's review

3.0

As is the case with most short story collections, I enjoyed about half of the stories while the other half left much to be desired. Specifically, the front end of the anthology: Emergency, Worship, and Natural Light, were exceptional; the latter end was forgettable, which was a shame because it's what will decide how readers end up feeling about the collection generally.

While Alcott's writing style takes a moment to warm up to, I enjoyed her matter of fact tone. I'll be keeping an eye on future releases knowing I did truly enjoy some of the stories included in this anthology.

Thanks to Netgalley for the and W. W. Norton & Company for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

hanabanana's review

3.5

kinda feels like it's written for the litfic girlies on booktok and intersects with the clean girl aesthetics on tiktok too 

robs320's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

2.5