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chanelchapters's review against another edition
3.0
I guess this was mildly pleasant? Not bad but not good. A bit funny and sprinkled with whimsy but probably forgettable.
havenrose06's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
spinstah's review against another edition
3.5
This is a collection of weird little stories. I didn't dislike them, but none of them really stuck with me. The collection is billed as being interconnected, but I didn't find that the thread was strong enough - it's more that certain characters pop back up. When that happened I had a hard time remembering which story they'd previously been in.
malyndakouperman's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
kaylamarie11's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.75
avesmaria's review against another edition
4.0
Almost five stars? I loved these imaginative, clever stories. Great writing too.
mareelynn's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Man I love a weird little short story collection. This was a very fast, fun read.
trin's review against another edition
2.0
Sometimes...short stories that are loosely interconnected...are worse.
crownjules73's review
4.0
Love Kate Atkinson, and this book contains her usual colourful characters, humorous insights and shocking twists. I’m not generally a fan of short stories, mainly because, and especially in this case, I am disappointed when they end! But this is one to keep by the bed for when I’m in the mood for a quick read, and it will be perfect.
gillianm06's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75