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rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition
3.0
I did not enjoy this book. The reason I gave it 3 stars was because it was really well written, and I actually really enjoyed the last (and title) story. I think I was just not in the mood for these dark and strange stories. Probably not a fault of the book, but a personal preference. I did not understand the point of them (read:there was no point) and I was very glad it was a short book. I dragged myself through it and I'm glad to be finished.
yjpenny's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trin's review against another edition
1.0
What pretentious garbage. I've yet to tackle [b:Wolf Hall|6101138|Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell, #1)|Hilary Mantel|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1336576165s/6101138.jpg|6278354], but this short story collection makes me think that I should permanently let myself off the hook, because if they're anything to go by, Mantel is desperately overrated.
toxicpick's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
seymone's review against another edition
3.0
2.75 stars
After reading some brilliant short stories, as of late. This collection of short stories missed the mark. From this collection, I liked maybe - two to three stories, at the most.
After reading some brilliant short stories, as of late. This collection of short stories missed the mark. From this collection, I liked maybe - two to three stories, at the most.
remigves's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dr_evan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
sjruskin's review
3.0
It was OK. Some stories were good. Others were slightly random. I never really feel satisfied with a book of short stories. I just feel I don't get enough of the story to sink my teeth into.