Reviews

The Naming of Moths by Tracy Fells

sylphus's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

bookishreadsandme's review

emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.0

This is one of the very first short story collections I have read where every single story was a delight to read. I usually find in short story books that there are great ones and then others that are just ok but these genuinely were all a joy to read. 

The story topics were such a mix and I experienced such a wide range of emotions. Some were funny, others were sad and a few made me feel uncomfortable but every single one was compelling and thought provoking. 

I read about motherhood, different cultures, diverse characters, death, marriage, murder and so much more. There are some quirky sides to a lot of the stories and with a lot of magical realism which I loved. 

There are a few dark comical stories that I particularly found entertaining to read and some fantastic twists that I didn’t see coming. 

The Naming of Moths is a rich and highly captivating collection of stories that stretches your imagination and explores human behaviour in a way that I have never read before. I definitely recommend for readers who like stories that are exquisitely crafted, thoughtful and have a hint of magic.